cc_devil Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 JS as Kesler winger if he's tried on the second line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 If Schroeder is going to be our second line center then we should have just promoted Hodgson.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 If Schroeder is going to be our second line center then we should have just promoted Hodgson.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorrcoq Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 He makes a lucky spin-a-rama pass that miraculously results in a goal, and suddenly he's the playmaker we've been looking for? What a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 He makes a lucky spin-a-rama pass that miraculously results in a goal, and suddenly he's the playmaker we've been looking for? What a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burr's bandwagon Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I lol'd at Weise as our 4th line center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatCanucks Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Kassian on the fourth line = NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaBestPlaceOnEarth Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 If we just keep Raymond-Schroeder-Hansen together as a second line with killer speed, then Kesler can go back to doing what he does best, shutdown center and faceoff king centering the third line. Just like that we go from a lineup with almost no forward depth to one that has four solid lines, each with a distinct style: 1. Sedins 2. speed 3. Kesler 4. tough guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I don't see why the Canucks can't just have Schroeder on the 3rd line with Raymond on the left and Kassian on the right. You don't have to have a shutdown line as your 3rd. We all saw how effective the Raymond-Wellwood-Bernier line was during the playoffs a few years back, so there's no reason why you can't recreate a new one with Schroeder and Kassian. Regardless of who is actually on the 3rd line, it's Kesler who will be checking the top offensive line. Just have Hansen on his right-wing and let the 2nd line create offensive by causing turnovers, aggressively forechecking and outworking the opposition's top line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_lai416 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 No Kesler isn't more suited to the wing. Center is as much about defense as it is offense. And Kesler is obviously better at faceoffs and defensively than Schroeder. Plus your reasons, (Speed and Wrist shot) Are both things Schroeder has aswell. Maybe give Schroeder a shot at Wing, but don't bump Kes over for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 if kesler is more suited to be a center then he should be a 3rd line center not a second line center with 0 playmaking ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksfan555 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Usually centers are more suited to a LW role, So I could see Schroeder maybe sliding into the 2nd line in the near future.. something along these lines: Sedin-Sedin-Burrows Schroeder-Kesler-Kassian Raymond-Higgins-Hansen Booth-Lapierre-Weise Extra: Pini I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Firstly, Hansen has been our best non-Sedin player and up there with Hank for MVP. Take away Kesler and this team seems to be fine, take away a guy like Hansen and we lose our best secondary scorer along with one of our best PKers. I'd love to see AV try this when Kesler gets back: Sedin - Sedin - Hansen Burrows - Kesler - Higgins Raymond - Schroeder - Kassian Pinizotto - Lapierre - Weise Kesler needs a playmaker and Burrows is essentially a Sedin now. Hansen is our best net presence and it makes sense to put our 3 best players on the same line. Kes and Burr have proven chemistry as well which should help him get back to basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UFCanuck Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Kesler can run his own line. Sedin-Sedin-Burrows Higgins-Kesler-Kassian Raymond-Schroeder-Hansen Pinnozotto-Lapierre-Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB007 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Schroeder at 2C level of production is exactly what we need as a team. Kesler doesn't need nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB007 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Kesler can run his own line. Sedin-Sedin-Burrows Higgins-Kesler-Kassian Raymond-Schroeder-Hansen Pinnozotto-Lapierre-Weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAN HARNETT Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I see where you're coming from, but I don't think that the Kesler we've all seen that won the Selke back in 2010-11 is the same anymore. He doesn't have that defensive prowess that he once had. Just look at the seven games he played, a minus 4. Obviously stats don't tell the whole picture, but I think it's gotta count for something. Kesler seems to want to do everything himself, which is good, but it's better if he plays with that mentality on the wing, where he might have more space and time to unload that wrister. Stamkos' Mullet: IMO I think it's because Hodgson simply didn't have the foot speed to keep up with Kes. Just guessing though. JS is very quick and would be just fine skating with Kes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assistant GM Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 The second line would suck with Schroeder on it. Booth is out - hurt again, and Kesler is one of the best defensive centres in the league - why the heck demote him to the wing for a rookie who hasn't proven a damn thing at the pro level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hodgson had the potential, too early in his development to have realized it when he was here, to have offered so much offensively that Kesler could have ultimately plied his defensive role from the 3rd line? He had a knack for making plays we have yet to see from Schroeder. But I don't believe Kesler is lost, and useless as a defensive player any more. He simply has been injured, effectively for 2 years. And as injured as he has been, his last is a broken foot from blocking a shot. Not a glass jaw or recurring degenerative knee problems. He's 28 not 38 and in superb condition. There is every reason to believe Kesler will be as effective as he was three years ago. And as such; I would not be considering supplanting Schroeder into his 2knd line centre role. I see where you're coming from, but I don't think that the Kesler we've all seen that won the Selke back in 2010-11 is the same anymore. He doesn't have that defensive prowess that he once had. Just look at the seven games he played, a minus 4. Obviously stats don't tell the whole picture, but I think it's gotta count for something. Kesler seems to want to do everything himself, which is good, but it's better if he plays with that mentality on the wing, where he might have more space and time to unload that wrister. Stamkos' Mullet: IMO I think it's because Hodgson simply didn't have the foot speed to keep up with Kes. Just guessing though. JS is very quick and would be just fine skating with Kes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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