Millerdraft Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 <p><p>The last I remembered, Hodgson was a big part of our 2nd powerplay unit. Hodgson also was scoring for the Canucks. Kassian couldn't even make the crappy Sabres lineup. This trade would of been easier to swallow if Kassian was playing in the nhl and showed that he can play with the big boys.In my opinion when we did the trade he should of gone directly down to the Wolves. The reason why he couldn't go down to the Wolves is because the fans would of cut off Gillis's head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 the irony where 'genes' are concerned - "did you request a trade?" - repeatedly dodges the question, gives a political answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblix Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Canucks fans really never learn do they? Does anyone else find it ironic that only a season ago fans were writing off Hodgson and saying we should trade him? Now everyone's already writing off Kassian as a 21 year old. Stop being so damn impatient with our prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Just a friendly tip: it's "would've", as in "would have", not "would of" and "genes" not "jeans". Other than that, carry on prematurely slamming Kassian. We all saw how well that played out for the anti-Kesler movement back around the Bobby Clarke offersheet point in time (not to mention all those calling Hodgson, of all prospects, a bust). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kack Zassian Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Coho is not going to be a "star" in this league, if he's lucky he may become a solid 2nd line center with 40 goal potential like a Kesler or something, but even that is a stretch imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kack Zassian Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I think its very possible that Hodgson/His Agent may have forced Gillis' hand in this situation (all just a theory) but they may have asked MG to deal him sooner rather than later to avoid them going public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm085 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 ...I would say 40 goal 2nd line center is "star" The only centers who hit 40 goals last year were Malkin and Stamkos.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Lets all hope Schroeder and Kassian turn out to be good hockey players and Hodgson turns out to be a 3rd line player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 So just settle for Kassian? Hodgson is going to be a star in the league and so will Foligno. It blows my mind how we just gave away Hodgson and didn't get the max value for him. Gillis won the fight but lost the war with Hodgson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre4life Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Kassian had 3 points in 17 games with us after the trade and played 10 minutes a night Hodgson had 8 points in 20 games with the Sabres and played 17 minutes a night. I really don't get why you think we "lost" this trade, those a very similar stats given the minutes played. Kassian has lots of potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hodgson had 8 pts in the last 10 games .. it took him time to get use to the sabres system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Ryan Johansen straight up for Cody and we keep Sulzer, and throw in Rome. I would have been happy with that, AV wouldn't though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm085 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 At least he got used to the system. Kassian is still working on the Canucks system. So many people on here undervalue Hodgson's value.Didn't Hodgson also play on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd line? He was given an opportunity at the beginning (just like Kassian) then moved down to the 3rd because he wasn't cutting it for a while. Then didn't earn his way up the line up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 because even though Hodgson wasn't cutting it at first they still kept playing him 15+ minutes a night. Kassian was only playing 3 to 5 minutes so how is he supposed to get used to the system playing that little? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kassassin Train Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 This is such a dumb thread. Next year when Kassian is doing well everyone is going to be like 'ZOMGZ MG IS A GENIUS...CO WHO? KASSIAN IS JUST WHAT WE NEEDED!!!!!1111!!! I'm going to get KASSIAN JERSEY NAOOOZ!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Foligno is from Buffalo. His dad played in Buffalo. So guess who they're not trading. TOML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Ryan Johansen straight up for Cody and we keep Sulzer, and throw in Rome. I would have been happy with that, AV wouldn't though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd84 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Long Live the instant gratification arm chair quarterback! Personally, I think Kassian and Gragnani were good returns for Hodgson and Sulzer, but lets allow some passage of time to see how things go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 because even though Hodgson wasn't cutting it at first they still kept playing him 15+ minutes a night. Kassian was only playing 3 to 5 minutes so how is he supposed to get used to the system playing that little? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 What makes all of this bad, is our scouts. Didn't the Canucks really want Weise and wasn't he suppose to be the size we where needing? To me he is no different that Oreskovich. Our scouts are scaring me a bit with these past few deals. These deals all seem to be gambles. The first ever draft pick Gillis was a part from,is traded, The Canucks have not had any young players that MG has drafted, made our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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