Guest AriGold Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 To Buffalo : Cody Hodgson, Alex Sulzer To Vancouver: Zack Kassian and Marc-Andre Gragnani I would like to say i like this trade alot. Kassian is a monster and hasnt been given a fair shake just like Hodgson. Gillis on Kassian: "What's not to like? He's 6-foot-4, 225 pounds and just turned 21. The only real power forward we have is Booth." Zack Kassian http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1aZqjSH2gk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Looks like the Canucks are going to rely on their top two lines for scoring. This is potentially a good move for the future but this could cost the Canucks the Stanley Cup this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn12 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 The whole talk of "Hodgson doesn't cut it as a 3rd liner always behind Kes n Hank" is such a sad argument.. I thought Hodgson would be ready by the time the twins leave town to take over the leadership role as captain and be our first line center.. One of the hardest things to come by in this league. As is Kassian's Canadian power forward grit that is just as hard to come by. But Hank isn't going to be here forever and Kesler is getting no younger This trade just saddens me because of the way Hodgson has played this season in key situations vs the big teams in the big games like Chicago, Boston and Detroit.. He is a definite playoff guy too (everyone remember his MVP in WJC 16 pts in 6 games).. Gragnani broke some big records down in the AHL too so he's a good upgrade on Sulzer. Hoping dearly that Kassian can have that impact player status come Bean town n Lucic this year and years to come .. Remember he is younger than Hodgy n is still a GREAT young 21 year old prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Shocked This guy was supposed to be our captain in the future We just lost a huge part of our 2ndary scoring. Kesler's line has been so inconsistent and have the Sedins. What happens when one or both are shut down? Clearly we were too deep at centre but wow losing Cody is tough. He will be missed but I wish him well. Will be interesting to see how Kassian and Gragnani do. Lots of pressure on them to make this trade worth it. Nice to have some size on fwd now. Wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb4u Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 The Vancouver Canucks traded Cody Hodgson and Alexander Sulzer to the Buffalo Sabres for Zack Kassian and Marc-Andre Gragnani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveFerris Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Little stunned, but welcome Zack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quint Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I seriously do not get it. Like when Dallas traded Iginla to Calgary but instead of Newendyke we got... ???? Hoping for Bert 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Läck Ness Monster Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Definitely high-risk, high-reward. Could Kassian and Gragnani be the pieces we need to go all the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greetingsfrombrazil Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Shocked. Didn't like the trade at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thlineplug Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 canucks win this trade now and in the future canucks can now match their 3rd line against other teams top lines, and in the future kassian could be a huge force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDLER.IS.BEAST Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Still can't believe it, why'd it have to be Hodgson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedins2233 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 not sure what to say...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I would have rather traded Schneider to get this missing piece than Hodgson. I'm against the trade now, but Kassian breaking Marchand or Bollands face will change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WZRD Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Going to miss you Cody. I bought his jersey earlier this month too smh. I'm rooting for Hodgson this Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas19 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'm depressed...... Gonna miss Shinook Good Luck Cody!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 MG had to do something, We needed the size and grit up front and with Sedin and Kes their was no room for COHO, Sad to see him go but you have give something good to get something good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Very shocked but Mike Gillis knows what he's doing. Anyone know much about Gragnani? Will he be playing over Rome and Alberts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Kind of hoped for an extra draft pick coming our way, seems like an overpayment considering how well Hodgson has been this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunners Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Might have a little drop off in secondary scoring but we swapped a talent that didn't fit our organisational needs for a talent that DOES fit our organisational needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Henis Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 why gillis.... we traded a young probable top 6 center for a guy that can be the next steve bernier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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