Vancouver Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa has been traded to the Anaheim Ducks.
The trade was announced on Tuesday, with the Canucks getting a 2016 second round draft pick from Anaheim in exchange for Bieksa.
Reunited and it feels so good. #OrangeJuice #KesBoss pic.twitter.com/rWgnmLk4x8
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) June 30, 2015
“We would like to thank Kevin and his wife Katie for their incredible commitment to this team and community,” said Canucks General Manager Jim Benning. “It’s always a difficult decision to trade a player who’s been such a big part of an organization for so long and we wanted to make sure we did what was best for both Kevin and the Canucks.
The Canucks posted a thank you collage to Bieksa online. (Photo Credit: Vancouver Canucks/Facebook)
“Kevin was a leader for us and will always be connected with our fans and the Vancouver Canucks because of all he did for this province and team,” continued Benning. “We wish him and his family the very best.”
Bieksa was picked by the Canucks in the 2011 NHL Draft and collected 241 points with a +22 rating in 597 NHL games with Vancouver.
Official: #Canucks acquire 2016 2nd round pick from Ducks in exchange for Kevin Bieksa. More - http://t.co/t8tEBGfuhS pic.twitter.com/AyUGIyIAFb
— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) June 30, 2015
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