As long as I'm over here...what do you guys think of that Kassian trade? Has it worked out for you? I know a lot were opposed to trading Hodgson.
He's been inconsistent, some nights looks like a complete beast, other nights is invisible or a complete liablility. He's a work in progress but most are happy we have him.
As long as I'm over here...what do you guys think of that Kassian trade? Has it worked out for you? I know a lot were opposed to trading Hodgson.
Tough to say canucks fans always over value our players whenever they leave. Erhoff is treated like a king for his offensive abilities around here.
I still think its a lateral trade, kassian fought and had an assist tonight. Some bad giveaways.
I watched the buffalo game tonight, hodgson was out on the PK and looked to have no idea what was going on, leafs scored easily, until his defensive ability improved he was likely prone to being benched and 4th line duties. Making him more unhappy.
As long as I'm over here...what do you guys think of that Kassian trade? Has it worked out for you? I know a lot were opposed to trading Hodgson.
I was super against the trade, both last year and at the beginning of this season, but Kassian has really won me over. It's not just that scoring spree to start the season, but even over the last few games when he's been slumping he's shown good things. Guys like him that can hit and fight and score and pass are a rare commodity, and having him is certainly an asset. Hodgson's not having a bad season in Buffalo, and I don't doubt that he'll have a good career in this league, but especially with the emergence of Schroeder I think we're a better team with Kassian.
That last power play wasnt as good as some are making it out to be, Dallas had to press and we didnt have to shoot, sticking to the ouside and working the puck around isnt that difficult, especially when the Stars had to run around to try to force a turnover.
That last power play wasnt as good as some are making it out to be, Dallas had to press and we didnt have to shoot, sticking to the ouside and working the puck around isnt that difficult, especially when the Stars had to run around to try to force a turnover.
Since the canucks weren't trying to score though, they did exactly what they wanted to do. It is a notable accomplishment to spend an entire 2 minute powerplay in the offensive zone, whatever the circumstances.
I was happy with Jason Garrison's play tonight. The play of the Canucks I was not happy with Schneider was shaky at some times. I think Schneider should play tomorrow still to keep his confidence up and prevent rust. I liked the Canucks defense
Hamhuis-Bieksa
Edler-Tanev
Ballard-Garrison
Pairings were good.
EDIT: Lou not Schneids I just feel more confidence in Lou. Plus he has the stats to catch Anderson now I heard he was injured.
