VIDEO: One-on-one with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa
Kevin Bieksa has one year left on his contract with a cap hit of $3.75 million. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)
2010-08-18 16:20:00
Tuesday in Vaughn, Ont., Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa rolled into town as part of the NHL 2K11 Tour promoting the latest edition of 2K hockey.
Bieksa scored three goals and 22 points in 55 games with the Canucks last season and was originally a fifth round pick (151st overall) by Vancouver in 2001.
Ryan Dixon caught up with Bieksa to talk video games, trade rumors and the upcoming season.
REPORTER: Ryan Dixon | PRODUCER: Ted Cooper
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