Italia2006 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Are we talking about Nick or Marcus? If Nick then absolutely, if Marcus then no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hodgson's list of credentials amongst his peers as a junior were impeccable. He outplayed all kinds of guys that are now highly productive NHL players like Duchesne in Colorado. And stood up fine against guys who are superstars like Pietrangelo, Tavares & Stamkos. And there was this; I prefer Kassian over Foligno because of the potential Kassian has to develop into a key power forward for the Canucks. I am still trying to understand the reasoning behind this claim that Hodgons is going to be a 'star' in the NHL. Says who? He had one good season with one of the best teams in the NHL. How did he do in Buffalo? Three goals and a couple assists? That's on the second line with plenty of ice time. Clearly this is not evidence that Hodgson is going to be a 'star.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebreh Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Just trade Jensen for Foligno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Some people just don't understand. Kassian is gonna be a physical force once he continues to develop over the years. People will realize why we did this trade when he's putting up 60+ points consistently and destroying guys. We need legitimate toughness on our team and we sorely lack the killer instinct that he brings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Yeah, and the potential superstar Kassian wasn't even visible on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hodgson's list of credentials amongst his peers as a junior were impeccable. He outplayed all kinds of guys that are now highly productive NHL players like Duchesne in Colorado. And stood up fine against guys who are superstars like Pietrangelo, Tavares & Stamkos. And there was this; What makes you think Foligno was available? Ottawa had already traded for a young pivot in Turris... (and there were rumours MG would have traded Hodgson for Turris). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I'm fine with taking our time to develope the guy. The only problem I have is Hodgson is so much further ahead than Kassian on the development wise and Gillis tells the fans he wanted to get bigger to help us win in the playoffs.I never saw the immediate help like Gillis was telling us. We need to win now not 2 to 3 years from now don't you think?Trade Schroeder for Kassian who isn't nhl ready not Hodgson for Kassian who is nhl ready and Hodgson was one of our most consistent players on our team at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 If I could do it over again? Ask me in 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 That's what happens when you only get 4 minutes of ice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerdraft Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I don't think I would of sent him down but I would of played him and make him think i'm listening to him. Then I would blind side him with a trade in the offseason to get the biggest bang for the buck.Could you imagine if he played good for us in the playoffs and how much more value he could of had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsasaki Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Prior to the trade deadline, foligno played 1 game in the 2011-2012 NHL season. I'd like to see all of your faces if we trade Hodgson for him lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 If I could do it over again? Ask me in 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Prior to the trade deadline, foligno played 1 game in the 2011-2012 NHL season. I'd like to see all of your faces if we trade Hodgson for him lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterBean Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 When you make lots of mistakes on the ice and given opportunity to play with the first and second line, that's why you get 4 minutes. He's not ready for the nhl yet. I hope he's ready this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm085 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 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...
DeNiro Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I would of been excited. The guy is a monster who can score and be physical. I believe that's what MG wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm085 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Do we have 3 years. The Sedins do get older and so does the rest of our core. Our time is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italia2006 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 BS. No one would have been happy about trading Hodgson for Foligno. We would have been laughed at even more if we made that trade. There's a reason why Kassian was taken 13th overall and Foligno was taken in the 4th round. Kassian has a ton of potential and hasn't even begun to realize it yet. Two time memorial cup winners don't exactly come around that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksbiggestfan Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Marcus I was talking about and why no? He looked great for the Sabres and is a year younger the Kassian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 What round did Jaime Benn go in? The 5th round. Who cares about what round they're picked in, it's how good they are when you make the deal.I believe Lucic was a late pick too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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