amitriptyline Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Kassian without doubt. He was doing so well with then until that AV had to go and ruin everything. He has an advantage over Burrows in that he's bigger, tougher, and can do a better job of driving to the net and park himself there for rebounds or passes. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If Kassian can step up and prove to the team he can play on the first then he will play on the first. Other than that Burr will be there just like ole times and I dont see anything wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hard question but I'm thinking McGratten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Kassian's career stats indicate he is more of a playmaker than a sniper. I see him on the 2nd with Kesler and maybe Burr or Booth. It will be interesting to see who ends up with the Sedins this season. Other than Burr, we have not seen a player have crazy chemistry with them since Carter. Maybe one of the young guys will step up or maybe Booth's crash and bang game would do it. It's bound to be interesting to see what Torts does with this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician 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...
higgyfan Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Have you seen the last 2 playoffs? It ain't workin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 This is definatly Kassian's year to shine and get the opportunity to play with the twins but my gut says Hansen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Or mabey "Give Booth A Chance?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchsplinters 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...
Jetliner Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Burrows should still play with the Sedins. Kassian may benefit in terms of scoring, but that is mainly because the sedins are such good playmakers. I think Kassian would develop in a better power forward on the second line with Kes. That way can be learn how to take charge of the play and create chances for his line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksnihilist Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 as long as kassian can afford the time to have an off game, then an off week or 2, then realize that the Sedins are working their asses off he needs to show up consistently... with torts.. maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BI3KSA- 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 Give Kassian a chance with the Sedins or at least on the powerplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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