Me_ Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Expectations: Top line all year, ready for the playoffs. Burrows can handle the second and third line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmania Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 This is true but most of kass's points came with the twins and a pilon can get points with the twins. Care to enlighten me with the number of points the twins gave Cody? He played on the third line and worked for his points= they were his points. I'm not saying we should sill have Cody but think about your comparison for a moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmania Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Go back and watch the games again, he did not work for his points he just looked lost and got tapin goals. Really go re watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollarAndADream Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Is it too much to expect 40 goals and 30 assists out of him next year? I wouldn't want to put too much pressure on him but if he doesn't reach 60 points this year we should trade him ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Precisely the same treatment that AV gave to Hodgson (and others, vet or rookie, who weren't otherwise in the permanent "best buddy" club). Funny how many on here are wanting Kassian to be given unearned ice time so he can develop, yet begrudged Hodgson for the rumour that he may have wanted a chance for the same opportunity... Sigh. Anyhow, I agree with your sentiment that the kid needs a genuine chance to develop his game, complete with the support of his coach that comes from not being benched/press-boxed for every mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 As long as he's playing physical when not scoring, 30-40 points seems fine to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohnoeszz Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 The only thing I want to see from him is better fitness and more consistent skating (more confident defense too I suppose). He's smart... I feel the numbers will come in time as he figures the game out. Right now he needs to make himself physically capable of playing the whole season (at least large portions of it) the way he played the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleShield Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 30-50 points depending on how much time he spends on the top line. Cody is a prima donna that we should be glad to be without. Kass wants to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchsplinters Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 30-50 points depending on how much time he spends on the top line. Cody is a prima donna that we should be glad to be without. Kass wants to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabatoge95 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'd go with 35-40 points this year as I think Tortorella will use him properly. I think he he will develop into a 50 point player in the future. Like a poor mans Bertuzzi. When the Sedins go back to Sweden in 4-5 Years, are line-up should look something like this. Jensen - Kesler - Kassian Shinkaruk - Horvat - UFA Burrows - Gaunce - Hansen UFA - Lain - UFA Hamhuis - Edler Garrison - Tanev Corrado - Bieksa Lack/Eriksson UFA Not bad. That's 13 players that started their NHL careers as Canucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabatoge95 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Kassian had no choice about coming here so is it realistic to say he even wants to be here. As a professional hockey player, one would assume he would be happy wherever he was as long as he is getting paid and playing Cody Hodgson's situation in Vancouver was handled poorly by the team, the doctors, AV, Gillis and his interfering dad. Yes he wanted more ice time like any other player would so really you can't fault him for that. Why blame him for that. Hodgson's talent has not even been exploited or come to the front yet. You label him a prima donna simply for spite because he wanted out of Vancouver and now people fell they can be critical of him in any manner they want. That is their right, however, he may just turn out to prove he is in fact a better player than you realize and subsequently diss him for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetliner Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Ferguson Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 The guy came off an 11 point season, mind you the season was shortened, I'd see him getting around 20-25 points, I'd be happy if he got over 30-35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 He doesn't deserve first line minutes. If he can't show his mettle on lesser lines he deserves to be demoted not promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalCanuckFan Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Satisfied with a 25-35 pt (12-15 goals) season. Hopeful for a 40-45 pt (15-20 goal) season. In either case, he must also bring a consistent physical edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleShield Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 He doesn't deserve first line minutes. If he can't show his mettle on lesser lines he deserves to be demoted not promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Kassian will do just fine, if he concentrates on hockey, and avoids being a party animal. He definitely has the potential to be a very good hockey player. Now its up to him and his coaches. I'd rather have him on my team in the playoffs, than Cody Hodgson. If Kassian has a decent camp, I think Torts will give him a long look on the first line, and second lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 The Sedins would struggle on the 4th line, so we should probably ship them put to Utica too. Gotcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 If we do not include the five goals in seven game stint that Kassian produced with the Sedins he has three goals in 56 regualr season games as a Canuck. He has not registered a point in eight playoff games. My expectation is that he simply does better,begins to play a responsible two-way game where he is rewarded with more ice from consistent effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Fivehole0 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 OMG you think that elite players couldn't produce on the 4th line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.