I wouldn't worry about Hodgson guys, you don't need him to be great this season. One thing I'll say about Cody is he is good at identifying what he needs to do, and then doing it. He wasn't good at all in his limited role with the Canucks last season, be he took something away from the experience. This kid trains HARD in the summers with the Gary Roberts camp, he will be there again next offseason.
Last season he took his limited NHL experience and used it to adapt, this offseason I imagine he'll do the same. He's definitely hit a wall, and he obviously isn't ready for big minutes against tough checkers just yet. He will be though, he's a smart player.
Didn't know he was in the roberts camp, I believe Catenacci is there as well maybe they know eachother. Glad he does that though
Just saying...the guy you guys are arguing with is the same one that made a thread in the trade section offering Vanek up for a Mid to low first and a B-level prospect......I'm thinking his sense of player value is WAY off. As for hodgeson, gotta at least let him get a couple of full practices under his belt. He has only had 1 real practice with the sabres MAX. To think he is playing this well without getting more then a few morning skates is telling IMO. The points will come, no reason to go ovedrboard.
ummm are you referring to me? I remember harping on about trading Vanek for Malkin a couple years ago when Malkin was struggling, and throwing in a 1st rounder and a top prospect. That's about it.
ummm are you referring to me? I remember harping on about trading Vanek for Malkin a couple years ago when Malkin was struggling, and throwing in a 1st rounder and a top prospect. That's about it.
No way in hell Pittsburgh would have made that trade. Ever.
No way in hell Pittsburgh would have made that trade. Ever.
You wouldn't know that from the media around here. Concerning Malkin over the past 2 years, they wanted him burned at the stake. Shero looks like a genius having 3 star centers, but he would deal one if the price was right. Vanek, Kassian, and a couple of #1's would have probably done it.
You wouldn't know that from the media around here. Concerning Malkin over the past 2 years, they wanted him burned at the stake. Shero looks like a genius having 3 star centers, but he would deal one if the price was right. Vanek, Kassian, and a couple of #1's would have probably done it.
Shero is not trading Malkin for lesser forwards and futures.
Shero is not trading Malkin for lesser forwards and futures.
I always find these comments funny. Particularly since history shows us that almost always the trades are for 'lesser players, picks and/or futures' when a star player is being moved.
One team usually gets the 'best player in the trade'... while the other player gets
A) Multiple players in return or
B) Are taking on the salary dump of the better player and moving 'lesser players, picks, and/or futures'.
There are VERY few players in the league today that stay with their team they are drafted with for their entire career... very good chance that Malkin will be moved one day in a deal that we have seen over and over before.
I honestly think the only players in the league that will NOT change teams for their entire career are Crosby and the Sedins. And the Sedins simply because they'd have to go as a package.
I always find these comments funny. Particularly since history shows us that almost always the trades are for 'lesser players, picks and/or futures' when a star player is being moved.
One team usually gets the 'best player in the trade'... while the other player gets
A) Multiple players in return or
B) Are taking on the salary dump of the better player and moving 'lesser players, picks, and/or futures'.
There are VERY few players in the league today that stay with their team they are drafted with for their entire career... very good chance that Malkin will be moved one day in a deal that we have seen over and over before.
I honestly think the only players in the league that will NOT change teams for their entire career are Crosby and the Sedins. And the Sedins simply because they'd have to go as a package.
As a Cunaucks fan, do you think the twin thing goes to far sometimes? Not necessarily with what you just said, but I'm talking about Top 10 lists and stuff like that. Sometimes they BOTH count as one in a top 10 list! To me that is outlandish! lol
There are VERY few players in the league today that stay with their team they are drafted with for their entire career... very good chance that Malkin will be moved one day in a deal that we have seen over and over before.
It's highly unlikely now or in the immediate future, nor was it going to happen in the recent past with Malkin, particularly with Crosby's status.
In the future? Maybe, like you've said, we've seen it before. But Pittsburgh isn't exactly in or near rebuilding status in my opinion, nor would it make sense for them to take on Vanek's cap hit if they were.
As a Cunaucks fan, do you think the twin thing goes to far sometimes? Not necessarily with what you just said, but I'm talking about Top 10 lists and stuff like that. Sometimes they BOTH count as one in a top 10 list! To me that is outlandish! lol
I think the twin thing is pretty funny. I do think they are far better players when they are together than when they are split up though. People have suggested splitting them up to spread out the offense... they've always come as a package and they will always stay as a package. They'll retire together and they're have their jersey's retired together.
Everyone loves Swedish Twins!
And yes I know everyone has seen it, but I still think it`s hilarious.
I think the twin thing is pretty funny. I do think they are far better players when they are together than when they are split up though. People have suggested splitting them up to spread out the offense... they've always come as a package and they will always stay as a package. They'll retire together and they're have their jersey's retired together.
Might be a little hopeful. Business tends to dictate those things in ways we aren't keen on. That said I hope it does work out that way, because they're a great story and seem like really nice guys.
Might be a little hopeful. Business tends to dictate those things in ways we aren't keen on. That said I hope it does work out that way, because they're a great story and seem like really nice guys.
Business won`t dictate anything. They both sign contracts that are exactly the same length and both of them have no movement clauses on their deals... the Sedins dictate and have stated many times they will NEVER play on separate teams.
Business won`t dictate anything. They both sign contracts that are exactly the same length and both of them have no movement clauses on their deals... the Sedins dictate and have stated many times they will NEVER play on separate teams.
Agree with you here. Only way something like that ever happens is if one has a career-ending injury and the other isn't ready to hang it up.
Just a side note Kassian has been demoted to the 4th line in Vancouver. not saying it means anything but Hodgson is gonna be a better all around player IMO
Kassian wasn't demoted to the 4th line. He was brought to Vancouver to play in a bottom 6 role for the playoffs. He played one game on the 2nd line when the Canucks were crapping the bed. The whole team stood around and watched the whole game. Can't blame the kid...we're just looking for consistency. I'm just hoping Hodgson picks it up soon. Some people are still bitter her which I find hilarious.
You'd rather have a slightly better Malone then a # 1 center? That's absurd. You say Cup contenders need players like Kassian, sure they have there role but top 6 centers are far more important to Cup contenders then 2nd line bruisers. Without Sedin and Kesler the Canucks wouldn't be in a cup contending position.
Players like Kassian are trending upwards, sure but they will never trend as high as #1 centers.
As for the stat prediction for Hodgson, I feel you will be eating some crow sooner rather than later. He will certainly string together a number of 60 point seasons.
As for the bolded, Hodgson doesn't have tobe any sort of a leader right now. He is a 22 year old rookie who has played just over a handful of games for his new club. Down the line, yes he will be a leader but he's going to take a little bit to develop. I feel you're starting to take the blinders off. Take a look at the big picture a little more. You will see that players such as Hodgson are much more important to a teams success then players like Kassian.
Hodgson is NOT a #1 Center. Even Canucks fans knew that. He's a 2 line center at best who has great leadership qualities. He doesn't have the break away speed nor the game breaker factor to deem his as a #1 Center. This is coming from a hockey fan and not a biased home lover.
Hodgson is NOT a #1 Center. Even Canucks fans knew that. He's a 2 line center at best who has great leadership qualities. He doesn't have the break away speed nor the game breaker factor to deem his as a #1 Center. This is coming from a hockey fan and not a biased home lover.
And 99% of Sabres fans agreed with that the first game he played for them. And yet Canucks and Sabres fans trickle in here stating this like it's news!
Most have a level, logical head about Hodgson. Some unfortunately do not. I could name a few, but it would just be deleted in about 30 seconds anyway
You can give Hodgson a pass based on a rough stretch or days. But, sooner or later he's got to score.
The fact that he hasn't even picked up a single point in 7 GP is very curious - and I think his play has tailed off after the 3 games on the West Coast.
