LOL.

The only centers who were picked before Hodgson in the 2008 draft were Stamkos and Colin Wilson (for his size more than his skill.)

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Well, lets see what Darcy picks up for "toughness" this summer (on the cheap). Oh that's right, Lindy's system has no room for tough players since it's designed to be high scoring offensive team Sorry, that makes me laugh everytime I hear it

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Who the heck is Cody Hodgson?!

You guys are joking, right? Darcy might have just pulled off the steal of the century with this one.

As a 3rd line center behind Henrik Sedin and Ryan Kesler, logging 12 minutes a night, had 33 points in 63 games. We found the center we needed. Hodgson is going to be good.

He was the 10th overall pick in 2008, two ahead of Tyler Myers. Rookie in Vancouver this year.

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Fuck MA Gragnani. Asshole just shit on Buffalo. Never said one thank you or "I wish them well". Good riddance asshole!

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You can't be serious can you?? The steal of the century?? Really??

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Glad he's gone. At least now him and Kassian have a chance to flourish. I'm a little amazed that people are happy Kassian is gone. Yeah he may not have been a high scoring forward but he can drive into the zone after dumping it, get the puck int he corner and hold of the defenders until a scorer shows up. I really have a hard time swallowing this right now. This Hodgson better be as high scoring you all think he will EVENTUALLY be....So how long does he need to stew in Rochester before we see this offensive powerhouse playing with the big boys??

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I'm always hearing that Darcy overvalues his players, but reading this thread, it seems like everyone is overvaluing Kassian just because of his potential, and because you like him. That's exactly what you're always criticizing Darcy for.

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You got this backwards. Hodgson is producing well(Calder candidate) with limited ice-time behind good centers, and Kassian is the guy stewing in the AHL.

Hodgson has a serious set of hands; and can perform highlite moves. He's also a smaller center.

Kassian appeared uninterested at time s here. Was it him being told to cool it; or was he just not that enthusiastic?

Time will tell. However; Roy, Hodgson, and Tyler Ennis make us small up the middle. Adam is bigger; but often doesn't play big.

If Hodgson can utilize his wingers though; he can't help but help.

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Said this in the other thread too. I'm always hearing that Darcy overvalues his players, but reading this thread, it seems like everyone is overvaluing Kassian just because of his potential, and because you like him. That's exactly what you're always criticizing Darcy for.

I like this deal to be honest, but who the frack is the other guy, Shutz or whatever?

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But Kassian is FROM Buffalo... Wait, he isn't? Oh...well then.. uhhh

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For a guy who's a rookie of the year candidate? Yes. Maybe the steal of the century. I am not joking.

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Seriously though, I was so excited for Kassian. Like what was said above, toughness is easy to get, but toughness AND skills are rare. I almost cried when I heard Zack's name on TSN...but Hodgson is really good. I hope he pans out for us. If he sucks under us....it's not Darcy's fault, it's Lindy's. Lol

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Ok, my bad. I haven't kepted up with the West all that much. So this guy will be a massive goal scoring sensation for this team now that he's away from the Sedins....at least that's what I getting from some of the previous posts

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I don't think he's the steal of the century, but yeah, he's better offensively than Kassian and we got a skilled center, which we needed. I like this trade. Especially getting rid of Gragnani. We're planning for the future.

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