Ya it's getting a bit old, most let it go last year, Cody didn't want to be here.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Hearing that Cody "didn't want to be here" is getting old too. There's never been any proof of that. The dead horse is being beaten on both sides of the argument. Let's just call a truce... AV's gone, Cody's gone, hopefully Kassian figures it out.

Hearing that Cody "didn't want to be here" is getting old too. There's never been any proof of that. The dead horse is being beaten on both sides of the argument. Let's just call a truce... AV's gone, Cody's gone, hopefully Kassian figures it out.
- DrChristianTroy

But beating dead horses is what we do best. Kind of the MO of sport blog sites in general. A little flogging, endless speculation, with a dash of trolling.

But beating dead horses is what we do best. Kind of the MO of sport blog sites in general. A little flogging, endless speculation, with a dash of trolling.
- bloatedmosquito

I think both sides need a new topic though. The AV vs Cody story is beyond stale.

Wonder when Krueger will get his interview with the Canucks...

Wonder when Krueger will get his interview with the Canucks...
- Fosco

Friday the 13th.

I think both sides need a new topic though. The AV vs Cody story is beyond stale.
- DrChristianTroy

Agree.

So when is Kassian going to step up?

Wonder when Krueger will get his interview with the Canucks...
- Fosco

He's interviewing my mother next week. Mike's leaving no stone unturned.

#getonwithit

As a Canucks fan I recommend cheering for Boston to destroy Chicago. Hopefully that would at least force some people to give the 2011 Canucks team a little more credit.
- KB3Point0

So when Chicago destroys Boston , what does that say about the 2011 Canucks team , NOTHING, they are totally unrelated. Hawks will win in 5 or 6 , Bruins will not be able to handle their ability to attack and defend as a 5 man unit. Pittsburgh , with all of their so called speed basically was a dump and chase team and therefore failed miserably . Chicago has been the best team all year and there is no reason for that not to continue.

Agree.

So when is Kassian going to step up?
- bloatedmosquito

Seems to have all of the physical tools but how hockey smart is he?

Agree.

So when is Kassian going to step up?
- bloatedmosquito

Probably at the age of 25 he'll be a very good player for the team.

But beating dead horses is what we do best. Kind of the MO of sport blog sites in general. A little flogging, endless speculation, with a dash of trolling.
- bloatedmosquito

So, Luongo to Toronto for top prospects and first round picks is it then?

Seems to have all of the physical tools but how hockey smart is he?
- HawkfaninBC

He has a mullet...Not sure that answered your question

Just thought I'd throw out there that Davis Payne is a BC boy...

I don't think Kes would agree to go to Winterpeg, but IMO he would agree to go to Philly!!

Kesler for B & L Schenn or B Schenn and the Flyers 1st?
- LeftCoaster

Agree

Oh look.... a huge AV fan!

- boonerbuck

I hated AV. I wanted him fired after every season starting after the 2nd time we lost to Chicago in the playoffs. Was a great regular season coach and an awful coach in the playoffs.

Agree.

So when is Kassian going to step up?
- bloatedmosquito

This season, when he's given a real opportunity by a real coach.

So when Chicago destroys Boston , what does that say about the 2011 Canucks team , NOTHING, they are totally unrelated. Hawks will win in 5 or 6 , Bruins will not be able to handle their ability to attack and defend as a 5 man unit. Pittsburgh , with all of their so called speed basically was a dump and chase team and therefore failed miserably . Chicago has been the best team all year and there is no reason for that not to continue.
- HawkfaninBC

Thanks for the valuable insight. Has absolutely nothing to do with my comment of course.

This season, when he's given a real opportunity by a real coach.
- KB3Point0

I'm officially going to start panicking a bit if he doesn't take a step forward in his development by next season. For now, it's too early to panic though(but yes, value-wise so far it looks like Gillis got destroyed on that deal regardless of Cody's demands).

Wonder when Krueger will get his interview with the Canucks...
- Fosco

I'm still waiting for Kesler to get traded!

I'm still waiting for Kesler to get traded!
- Nucker101

Kesler Edler Burrows Luongo Jensen Booth Ballard Hansen and the Twins for Stamkos

Kesler Edler Burrows Luongo Jensen Booth Ballard Hansen and the Twins for Stamkos
- VANTEL

I think we should just trade our entire team for Phiilly's!

I'm officially going to start panicking a bit if he doesn't take a step forward in his development by next season. For now, it's too early to panic though(but yes, value-wise so far it looks like Gillis got destroyed on that deal regardless of Cody's demands).
- Nucker101

patience man...he's got roughly the same amount of points, after just over 80 games in the NHL, as Joe Thornton had after just over 80 games in the NHL. And no I'm not saying he'll be Joe! Let him develop, probably turn into a 20+ goal scoring winger with a physical edge to his game. There's nothing wrong with that!

I'll say he'll come into his own after the next two seasons.

I'm officially going to start panicking a bit if he doesn't take a step forward in his development by next season. For now, it's too early to panic though(but yes, value-wise so far it looks like Gillis got destroyed on that deal regardless of Cody's demands).
- Nucker101

Kassian played well when he played with good players. Was very inconsistent with 4th liners, which is what AV stuck him with on a regular basis.

Cody played so good that he got demoted to the 4th line of the Sabres, an awful team, cause his defence was so bad.

That's just a trade you won't be able to accurately judge for 5 years. Both guys have a tonne of potential.

patience man...he's got roughly the same amount of points, after just over 80 games in the NHL, as Joe Thornton had after just over 80 games in the NHL. And no I'm not saying he'll be Joe! Let him develop, probably turn into a 20+ goal scoring winger with a physical edge to his game. There's nothing wrong with that!

I'll say he'll come into his own after the next two seasons.
- LeftCoaster

He will play wihh the twins next year and score 40

He will play wihh the twins next year and score 40
- VANTEL