BenDrinkin Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I've been hoping we had a big tough young winger to play with the Sedins since they were treated like punching bags in the playoffs. I hope this is a long term thing because if it is, bring on the playoffs. The Sedins wont be punching bags again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 20 games for the Canucks and many fans are comparing Zack to Bertuzzi and Neely. Not much pressure for the 22yr old eh? Kasserbation at it's finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucks_rule1 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 these 2 will always be compared to each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 It was a win-win for both teams. Vancouver had great depth at centre, but Hodgson had too much potential to be stuck behind Sedin and Kesler. For good reason, he wanted to be put in a situation where he could be relied on more offensively, pad his stats, and receive a fair paycheck when his contract came to term. Buffalo needed a young centre with potential to fill the void that the oft injured Connolly left and the departed Derek Roy provided. Buffalo, on the other hand, didn't have a huge need for Kassian; at least, more than the Canucks needed. They have a few bodies that can be thrown around to protect their star players already. The aquisition of Ott helps that even more. Could the Sabres had benefited from keeping Kassian? Absolutely. But they had a more pressing need for a player like Hodgson. Both teams win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerines Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I have been on the Kassian Wagon since we acquired him from buffalo. Love this kid and what he brings to the team. It's actually been fun watching him grow as a player so far in the NHL, AHL.. Keep in mind he is only 22 as of today and Imo he's only gonna get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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