WZRD Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Kassian has looked terrible and I honestly think that this is as good as he's going to get. I'd love it though if he proves me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Kassian seems to be a guy with all the tools, he just can't get it together in a toolbox. Wait...didn't we see this before with Bernier? CURSE YOU SABRES!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustapha Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Ok , you guys realize Cody Hodgson no longer plays for the Canucks and never will again. He is no longer our problem or our issue . I think I can speak for most on here when I say its about time to let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I like Gaunce as a solid third liner soon. But in my opinion if our only choice is to keep him or junior he needs to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Hard Truth Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Booth-Kesler-Burrows Higgins-Santorelli-Hansen Richardson-Lain-Gaunce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocnucksfan Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Yeah. I hope they use a legit reason, like him being horrible in his own end like AV's staff did, because he earned his demotion last year whether Kassian fans like it or not, there was no "minor" mistake that cost him that spot, he isn't capable of playing in both ends and isn't talented enough to be one dimensional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Man, we need the minus for such ignorance...The kid is 22 and more than capable of playing in both ends, especially if hes given the opportunity to develop and proper coaching. Riding pine isnt how that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Kass has been fine......people, myself included, have been bitching about no net presence on this team.......Kass parks himself in front and does a good job and people are bitching about him. Not sure what you expect him to do, he's not a dynamic game breaker, nor has he been sold as one. He was brought in to bring in a combination of size, grit and skill and he's done all three of those things in preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 His skating still seems sub-par. He doesn't accelerate/change direction quickly. Loses short races to loose pucks, something that is very important for his style to score. He is also very inaccurate with his hits, doesn't punish anywhere close to where he should for his size. Lost damn near every puck battle last night. Hopeful but not all that optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Kassian has looked terrible and I honestly think that this is as good as he's going to get. I'd love it though if he proves me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yes, lets assume a 23 year old will stop developing completely and stay the same his whole career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamJamIam Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 You say that like its never happened before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerines Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 It's only been a couple of PRE SEASON games. Lets see how he does throughout the regular season before we make judgment. Will he progress? I think he will. But to say that he is this, or that he is that after a couple preseason games isn't fair IMO. Last night he played a lot of the game with kids against the coilers full NHL team! Imagine how a Lucic, or a Bickell, or any other power forward would do with those line mates in a preseason game. He wasn't great, but he wasn't awful either. Lets see what happens over the course of a season. Torts will make sure this guy works as hard as possible to earn his keep. The kid has even said he's willing to work hard and get better. Give him a chance! He hasn't even played a full NHL season yet. Henrick said himself that he has skills and is working hard. Would our captian be lying to everyone when asked about him? You dont know what really happens behind the scenes. This kid needs time, and he will make mistakes, but thats apart of growing and learning in life. Why is everyone so harsh around here. Support your team and players instead of being so damn negative all the time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 You speak from experience? I'm kidding. 23 is far too generous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamJamIam Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Sounds like a personal attack to me, lets keep it about the hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sting Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Kassian has looked terrible and I honestly think that this is as good as he's going to get. I'd love it though if he proves me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoopsy Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 It's only been a couple of PRE SEASON games. Lets see how he does throughout the regular season before we make judgment. Will he progress? I think he will. But to say that he is this, or that he is that after a couple preseason games isn't fair IMO. Last night he played a lot of the game with kids against the coilers full NHL team! Imagine how a Lucic, or a Bickell, or any other power forward would do with those line mates in a preseason game. He wasn't great, but he wasn't awful either. Lets see what happens over the course of a season. Torts will make sure this guy works as hard as possible to earn his keep. The kid has even said he's willing to work hard and get better. Give him a chance! He hasn't even played a full NHL season yet. Henrick said himself that he has skills and is working hard. Would our captian be lying to everyone when asked about him? You dont know what really happens behind the scenes. This kid needs time, and he will make mistakes, but thats apart of growing and learning in life. Why is everyone so harsh around here. Support your team and players instead of being so damn negative all the time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 another word for patience is utica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 You riding in on a moral high horse is a farce. The fact you're not banned is proof that the mods need to step up. People like you are toxic to this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 First it was the 17 games after the trade, people keep talking about he is still young and give him more time, it's only 17 games. Then it's 39 games last season, people keep talking about he is still young and give him more time, it's only 39 games. Now it's only 2 pre-season games, people keep talking about he is still young and give him more time. When will this kind of excuse not valid anymore? We are all fans of the the Canucks, we all want the team to do well, and in order for the team to do well, Kassian needs to learn the game at the AHL level, spend a year there to earn his keeps, show us that he can be effective playing on the top line. Right now his play speaks louder than words, he is not 1st line material, actually he can barely qualify for a 4th line duty. He is not ready despite the hopes we put on him because of his size. We all want to give him the chance, the chance to be a long term NHL player, not a premature burn out. And his chance starts at the AHL level. First step is lets hope the league let him off easy for the high stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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