Aladeen Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 one.... meeeeelion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teen Icarus Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Expect nothing so that no matter what he does, he will exceed our expectations and we won't bash him to the ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossram Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 We should be ecstatic if he hits 20 points. He'll likely need some top-six time to do that. Unfortunately, he will be on the 4th line or in the AHL (which is where he really needs to be right now). Around ~10 points is what I'd expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watsuko Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I think 30 pts. Might get some second line time. Get him to crash the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 If he f**ks up Duncan Keith the hodgson trade was worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCR Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 My guess is 10-20 depending on how he is used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noheart Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Hopefully these back spasms don't hinder him too bad this season. With his physical potential and natural talent the sky is the limit. He just needs to work hard and be consistent. Nice job with the comparisons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onions Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 i'd say he'll be lucky to get 10 points if he's not with the sedins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I guessin' 15-20. I'd say about 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 My expectations have little to do with points. Here's what I want from Kassian. To pick up where he left off last year. His point production is not worth dwelling upon. All facets of the game that are important - the points will come. To play an aggressive but disciplined game without going out of his way to make big hits - he did this well last year as a rookie. He has 'pushback' and stands up for his team-mates, but this should be measured - there's no point in compromising himself with too much of an enforcer role. That's not his role imo. He has that 'keep your head up' quality. That alone is an asset. To backcheck and play as hard in his own end of the ice as anywhere else. He did this as a rookie. Very important to AV. I disagree with people who think AV "benched" him - it looked more like he suffered a shoulder injury near season's end. To make good decisions with the puck. I was impressed by his hockey intelligence last year. He passes the puck well, has good vision, and has a good possession game, compatible with the Canuck's style. To be able to adjust to different roles. He was used up and down the lineup and he'll probably continue to see differing linemates. He seemed to take cues from his veteran teammates and didn't try too hard to impress or do too much. I think they call this 'staying within' himself. A good sign imo. My impression is that he's far more intelligent than people tend to assume. My 'expectation' is that he works hard and plays intelligent hockey - if he does that, he can ignore people's expectations, because he'll be successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Pops in a few here and there. Plays keep your head up hockey every night Stands up for the boys Limited dumb penalties Duncan Keith. Would be a good half year for big Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Pops in a few here and there. Plays keep your head up hockey every night Stands up for the boys Limited dumb penalties Duncan Keith. Would be a good half year for big Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancaesar Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I'd be very happy if he gets to 20 pts. I agree with most on here that think he'll bounce around the lineup. Knowing AV, I just can't see him sticking in the top 6 for long. I think 10-15 is on target. I also agree with those who say it's more important to see him develop his whole game and gain consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kassassin Train Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Since everyone likes to compare him to Lucic, last time Lucic played only 50 games he had 9G 11A. Anywhere between 15 - 20 points with a physical edge to his game will make me happy. I have so much faith in this kid and want to see him develop properly. I just want to see people stop soiling themselves everytime they think of Hodgson. Also, let us not forget that this kid has NOT played a full season. He's only played half the games. To expect immediate production is pretty ridiculous. Lucic only put up 68 pts in his first 146 GP getting the opportunity to play with top 9 guys. Kassian only put up 10 pt in his first 44 GP...mind you he was on the 4th line for last dozen games or so. So there you have it...if Kassian starts in the top 6, you're going to see an increase in production not some 4th line goon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I could see Weise/Pinizzotto/Volpatti getting in Keith's face if the Canucks bother at all. Keith is a lightweight. I don't like the optics of Kassian hunting Weise, and I think the young guy is far too valuable to sacrifice to tasks like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead420 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 if it was a full season I'd expect 25-30. shortened season 7G 8 A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babych Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Completely agree. All of this chatter about Kassian being slotted with the Sedin's is nuts. I typically agree with a lot of what Tony Gallagher has to say, but that idea is just dumb. Burrows with the Sedin's works; his energy brings out the best in the twins. Maybe try out Kassian on the PP with the twins, but not as a full-time thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 AV doesn't want him to get too many so he won't play him as much as he has. Doesn't make sense but either does AV. The Canucks weak link is AV, the coach that doesn't coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 AV doesn't want him to get too many so he won't play him as much as he has. Doesn't make sense but either does AV. The Canucks weak link is AV, the coach that doesn't coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmployeeoftheMonth Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 i'd say he'll be lucky to get 10 points if he's not with the sedins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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