Vancouver Canucks Zack Kassian (C) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with teammates Kevin Bieksa (L) and Darren Archibald during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia November 2, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa (bottom) fights for the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs Jay McClement during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia November 2, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa (R) and New York Rangers Derek Dorsett fight during the third period of their NHL preseason hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia September 26, 2013. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa stands outside team dressing room in Vancouver, British Columbia May 9, 2013. The Canucks lost to the San Jose Sharks in four straight games during the NHL playoffs. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (L) along with teammates Kevin Bieksa and Dan Hamhuis (R) sit on the bench during their lose to the San Jose Sharks during Game 1 of their NHL Western Conference quarter final hockey playoff in Vancouver, British Columbia May 1, 2013. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa (L) crashes into San Jose Sharks Patrick Marleau during Game 1 of their NHL Western Conference quarter final hockey playoff in Vancouver, British Columbia May 1, 2013. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Calgary Flames Lee Stempniak is checked into Vancouver Canucks goaltender Cory Schneider by Canucks Alexander Edler and Kevin Bieksa during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia April 6, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Daniel Sedin (R) celebrates after teammate Kevin Bieksa (not pictured) scores against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin (L) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with teammates during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' defenseman Kevin Bieksa (L) and San Jose Sharks' center James Sheppard pursue the puck during the first period of their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California April 1, 2013. REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' defenseman Kevin Bieksa (C) chases after the puck while being pressured by San Jose Sharks' center Tommy Wingels (L) and Logan Couture during the first period of their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California April 1, 2013. REUTERS/Stephen Lam (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (L) and Edmonton Oilers' Taylor Hall tangle during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton March 30, 2013. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (L) and Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Jones collide during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton March 30, 2013. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Jordan Schroeder (2nd L) is congratulated by teammates Kevin Bieksa (3), Mason Raymond (21) and Alexander Edler (23) after his goal against the Phoenix Coyotes during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Glendale, Arizona, March 21, 2013. REUTERS/Ralph D. Freso (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

St. Louis Blues Vladimir Sobotka (R) and Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa crash into the boards during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia March 19, 2013. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks (L-R) Dale Weise, Keith Ballard, Roberto Luongo and Kevin Bieksa watch the last seconds of their loss to the Minnesota Wild during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver March 18, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa punches Minnesota Wild Dany Heatley (R) in the back of the head during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia March 18, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (R) and Nashville Predators' Craig Smith crash into the boards during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia March 14, 2013. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Play is stopped after Nashville Predators Patric Hornqvist (2nd R) is knocked into the Vancouver Canucks goal by the Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa (3) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tennessee February 22, 2013. REUTERS/Harrison McClary (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Nashville Predators Patric Hornqvist (27) is knocked into the Vancouver Canucks goal by the Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa (top L) as he defends during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tennessee February 22, 2013. REUTERS/Harrison McClary (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Mason Raymond (C) and Kevin Bieksa (3) celebrate Bieksa's goal as Dallas Stars Alex Goligoski skates past during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas February 21, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Dallas Stars goaltender Cristopher Nilstorp (L) reacts while Vancouver Canucks Mason Raymond (21) celebrates teammate Kevin Bieksa's (not pictured) goal during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas February 21, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Dallas Stars goaltender Cristopher Nilstorp reacts after Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa scores during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas February 21, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Dallas Stars Brenden Morrow celebrates a goal by Jamie Benn (not pictured) as Vancouver Canucks Ryan Kesler (17), goaltender Cory Schneider (2nd R) and and Kevin Bieksa (R) are near during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas February 21, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (C) is congratulated by teammates Zack Kassian (L) and Dan Hamhuis after scoring against the Minnesota Wild during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2013. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Minnesota Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper watches the puck go past into the net from the stick of Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2013. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (3) and Dale Weise (32) fight for the puck against Colorado Avalanche's Cody McLeod during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks Patrick Marleau (upper R) and teammate Dan Boyle (R) celebrate after Marleau scored a goal against the Vancouver Canucks and Kevin Bieksa (L) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Anaheim Ducks left wing Matt Beleskey (39) tackles Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3) to the ice during a fight in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Anaheim, California January 25, 2013. Canucks won the game 5-0. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider (35) stops a shot under his shoulder, flanked by defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3), against Anaheim Ducks center Daniel Winnik (2nd R) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Anaheim, California January 25, 2013. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff (34) reacts to the skates of Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (L) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia January 23, 2013. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

(L-R) Vancouver Canucks' Keith Ballard, Kevin Bieksa and Dan Hamhuis attend the second day of training camp in Vancouver, British Columbia January 14, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

(L-R) Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa, Henrik Sedin, Chris Higgins and Andrew Ebbett warm up during the first day of training camp in Vancouver, British Columbia January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Alexander Edler (L), Kevin Bieksa (C), Chris Higgins and San Jose Shark Jim Vandermeer (R) take part in a practice with University of British Columbia Thunderbirds hockey team in Vancouver, British Columbia January 7, 2013. The National Hockey League and locked-out players ended their costly labour dispute on Sunday. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa heads to the dressing room after practice with the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds hockey team in Vancouver, British Columbia January 7, 2013. The National Hockey League and locked-out players ended their costly labour dispute on Sunday. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Members of the NHL Vancouver Canucks (L-R) wearing BC Lions scarves Ryan Kesler, Mason Raymond, Kevin Bieksa, Jason Garrison, Alexander Edler and Corey Schneider pose for a photo while attending the Lions' CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders in Vancouver, British Columbia October 6, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL ICE HOCKEY) 

BC Lions' Geroy Simon (L) talks with NHL Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (2nd R), beside Bieksa's teammates Ryan Kesler (R) and Alexander Edler (C), during the Lions' CFL game against the Calgary Stampeders in Vancouver, British Columbia October 6, 2012. Several players from the Canucks, who are currently locked out by the league during their labour dispute, attended the game. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL ICE HOCKEY BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

NHL Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa puts a BC Lions scarf over his eyes while attending their CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders in Vancouver, British Columbia October 6, 2012. Several players from the Canucks, who are currently locked out by the league during their labour dispute, attended the game. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL ICE HOCKEY BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Vancouver Canucks left wing Chris Higgins (R) and defenseman Kevin Bieksa (C) collide along the boards with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (L) during Game 5 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey playoff game in Vancouver, British Columbia April 22, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider (35) is congratulated by Manny Malhotra (27) and Kevin Bieksa (3) after defeating the Los Angeles Kings during Game 4 of their NHL Western Conference Hockey quarter-final playoff in Los Angeles, California April 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin (22) and Henrik Sedin (33) celebrate defenceman Kevin Bieksa's second period goal as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (R) looks on during Game 4 of their NHL Western Conference Hockey quarter-final playoff in Los Angeles, California April 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

A shot by Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (not shown) gets past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) as Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin (22) looks on for a second period goal during Game 4 of their NHL Western Conference Hockey quarter-final playoff in Los Angeles, California April 18, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (R) along with teammates Zack Kassian (L), Manny Malhotra (2nd L), Christopher Tanev and Roberto Luongo (2nd R) sit on bench in the closing seconds during Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey playoff against the Los Angeles Kings in Vancouver, British Columbia April 13, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa (L) takes Los Angeles Kings Anze Kopitar into the boards during Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey playoff in Vancouver, British Columbia April 13, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler (23) celebrates his 2nd period goal against the Los Angeles Kings with teammates Kevin Bieksa (L), Mason Raymond (R), Ryan Kesler (17) and Maxim Lapierre (40) during Game 1 their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey playoffs in Vancouver, British Columbia April 11, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler (23) celebrates his second period goal against the Los Angeles Kings with teammates Kevin Bieksa (L), Mason Raymond (R), Ryan Kesler (17) and Ryan Kesler (40) during Game 1 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey playoffs in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 11, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams (14) hits Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3) off the puck in the first period during Game 1 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey playoffs in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 11, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin (C) celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with teammates Kevin Bieksa (L) and Alex Burrows during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia April 7, 2012. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Calgary Flames' Tom Kostopoulos (L) and Vancouver Canucks' Mason Raymond fall to the ice as Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (R) looks to play the puck during third period action in their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, April 5, 2012. Calgary beat Vancouver 3-2. REUTERS/Jack Cusano (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks right wing Alex Burrows (14) defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3) and goalie Roberto Luongo (1) end up in their goal net in the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, March 21, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

From L-R: Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo (L), Kevin Bieksa (3), Christopher Tanev (8), Marc-Andre Gragnani (5) and Aaron Rome (29) watch from the bench after Minnesota Wild score an empty-net goal late in the third period of their NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minnesota March 19, 2012. Minnesota won 2-0. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES) 

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (L) checks Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Wellwood during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia March 8, 2012. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Kevin Bieksa (R) checks St. Louis Blues David Backes during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, March 1, 2012. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa tries to pin Phoenix Coyotes' Taylor Pyatt against the boards during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Glendale, Arizona, February 28, 2012. REUTERS/Darryl Webb (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (L) passes the puck as Dallas Stars right wing Michael Ryder defends during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas February 26, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro (R) scores a goal late in the third period to send the game into over time as (L-R) Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa, goaltender Roberto Luongo, and center Steve Ott are near of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas February 26, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (2nd L) and Dallas Stars right wing Adam Burish (2nd R) battle for the puck in front of goaltender Roberto Luongo (L) as center Tom Wandell is near during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Dallas, Texas February 26, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Stone (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

New Jersey Devils center Ryan Carter (20) loses the puck to Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3) in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Newark, New Jersey, February 24, 2012. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Bieksa (C) crashes into goalie and teammate Roberto Luongo during the second period of their NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Vancouver, British Columbia February 18, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler (17) celebrates his empty-net goal against Minnesota Wild with teammates Kevin Bieksa (3) and Alexandre Burrows (14) during the third period of their NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minnesota February 9, 2012. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES)