Archives for May 1, 2012

'Gillis's first-ever draft pick was lauded for his character and intelligence when he was picked 10th over-all in 2008. But a back injury suffered in training in the summer of 2009 and its subsequent misdiagnosis - initially by the Canucks, but also by Hodgson's own doctors - dealt some damage to that relationship. So did comments from head coach Alain Vigneault dismissing … [Read more...] about ‘If anybody knew this kid . . . ‘

'The bottom line is Hodgson and his camp made it clear he was unhappy playing behind centres Ryan Kesler and Hen-rik Sedin, so the Canucks made what they felt was the best deal they could and traded Hodgson for Zack Kassian before the relationship with Gillis' first draft pick deteriorated further.' … [Read more...] about Slamming Hodgson or Gillis for sour parting is unwise