<p> Sure Bickel made some mistakes and Torts didn't always trust him, but he's just 25 and drops the gloves (12 fights), so the price is fair.&nbsp;Provides reasonable toughness as a depth blueliner in a rugged division. Not an overpay for a young "enforcer". Better than Donald Brashear, no?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Sure Bickel made some mistakes and Torts didn't always trust him, but he's just 25 and drops the gloves (12 fights), so the price is fair. Provides reasonable toughness as a depth blueliner in a rugged division. Not an overpay for a young "enforcer". Better than Donald Brashear, no?

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