VIC_CITY Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 We all know it's probably down to Burrows and Kassian but Hansen and Higgins have both played with them in the past. My vote goes to Kassian and here's why. He showed flashes of brilliance with the Sedins early last year until AV gave him 4th line duties. The trio showed signs of chemistry that I believe can only get better. Kassian has the hands to set up plays and finish and the physicality to retrieve pucks, but most importantly he has one mean mug and 2 fists to back it up! The Sedins get pummelled night in, night out and as much as I admire the Alex Burrows and Trent Klatts of the world, they don't exactly intimidate anyone on the ice. The Sedins have been on a slight decline the last few years...could it be because their bodies are finally breaking down? Kassian would finally give them the protection that they need, especially at this stage of their careers and probably put up 50+ points to boot. Now onto Borrows. To me, he ranks up there with Linden and Bure as my favorite Canucks of all time. But to me it's clear that on this team, he belongs on the 2nd line. Burrows + Kesler + whoever is a BEAST of a 2nd line (offensive and defensive). Kesler and Burrows have unreal chemistry...they take each others game to the next level, something I'm not sure I can say about Kassian and Kesler. Also, I believe our team would benefit most by having Higgins and Hansen on the 3rd line as they're both solid veteran checkers with offensive upside - perfectly suited for that role. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 This guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Kassian so he develops quicker, gives the Sedins security, and also quiets the critics. Plus it's make sense so Burrows can complete the 2nd line and make it consistently effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CanucksFanMike Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Our first line is the least of our worries, why change something if it is working??? KEEP BURROWS WITH THE TWINS. Kass can play on the 2nd with Kes and Booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Our first line is the least of our worries, why change something if it is working??? KEEP BURROWS WITH THE TWINS. Kass can play on the 2nd with Kes and Booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 I think we can all agree that the Sedins will produce whether they play with Burrows or Kassian. Can we say the same about Kesler and Kassian? Because we all know Burrows + Kesler works... And can Burrows provide protection for the Sedins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Give Kassian a chance with the Sedins or at least on the powerplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Why keep a 2nd line that doesn't really work? Our 1st line may work in the regular season but its not effective in the post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinkaruk98 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Kassian, have to give him the minutes if we want him to be good. Plus Burrows has chemistry with Kesler so it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 This team has not had a second line since Samuelsson left us for the 4.2m injured bear hunter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Bring back Anson Carter to play with the Sedins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мeтpо Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tom Sestito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 What hurts worse? Being passed on by Sweden at the olympics or being traded to Florida? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutesi Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Kassian, playing with the Sedins is like sending to hockey school, their hockey IQ is that high. And they need a body guard for the cheap shot artists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tom Sestito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Are the Tom Sestito suggestions sarcastic? He looked like a pylon last year but some how that earned him a 2 yr contract...wish we still had Volpatti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Kopitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Here's an update on Kassian's training: http://canucksarmy.com/2013/8/7/catching-up-with-zack-kassians-trainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Th Canucks NEED Kassian, or someone less likely, to step up and become a force with the Twins. The 50 odd points Burrows seems to put up is adequate in some worlds. But having two of the worlds top 4 passing forwards on your line SCREAMS for something more dynamic. And physical as the Twins are 186 lbs each, not a force themselves; enter Kassian! Further, Kesler needs a passer, which Burrows is pretty good at, and top rate defensive forward so it can be employed for what we would expect of a line with a Selke winner on it! Other candidates in ascending order assuming it's not Burr; Jensen, Shinkaruk, Horvat... Imagine being able to play Hank and Horvat together? The Twins could reliably take defensive draws... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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