Derrico
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Here is a decent read on a writeup of Hodgson prior to the infamous 2008 draft. The second portion is very interesting as I did not realize he was best friends with Matt Duchene growing up and this writer refers to him as being Chris Drury like with clutch goal scoring, leadership and the ability to line up against the oppositions top line. Good read if you have time. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3381608
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You don't think McNabb is ready? He's looked very solid in his time up here IMO. Brennan has looked good as well. Not to mention we already have The Hoff, Myers, Leo, Sekera, Weber and Regehr all comming back as of right now.
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I know, as much as I have really liked his game, I don't think we can re-sign him. Too many guys knocking on the door in Ra Cha Cha.
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I'm going with Myers based on potential. I know he's in Year 3 now but D-men sometimes take time to develop. You can't teach Tylers size.
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He was a man among boys in junior. He reached the pro level and found out that EVERYONE he plays against is big and strong. He's not up against 17 year olds anymore. If you want to make this into a football analogy it's like CJ Spiller burning linemen in College. Then he gets to the pro level and realizes his breakaway speed is useless when the D is considerably quicker than college ball. It's not necessarly coaching but the stiffer/bigger competition. For the record I'm not trying to slight Kassian. I love the trade but it was having to give something up to get something.
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+100000000000
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BHAHAHAHHAHAHHAA Isn't this flat out saying you made a mistake? They both went in the same 2008 draft and Burke could have selected Hodgson but instead four picks earlier selected Luke Schenn. Now, less than four years later, he can't trade the 2008 6th overall pick for the 2008 10th overall pick That's ironic and hilarious.
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I posted it right after the trade but there were several posts at that time. His last season in the OHL with Brampton: 53 GP: 43G 49A 92PTS 92 points in 53 games! This is not the QMJHL we're talking about, it's the OHL. He led Team Canada with 16 points (5 goals, 11 assists) during the 2009 WJC en route to a gold medal. I admit that I have not seen much of this kid live but the stats, combined with hearing so many Nucks fans upset with this deal make me think we may have just found our top line centre for years to come. You have to give up to get and I think we're going to be looking back on this in 2+ years thinking it was a great deal!
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From the discussions I've been reading on Vancouver messageboards/comments in articles, they are extremely upset to let go of this kid. A fan base will known their young guys the best so that is a good sign.
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I was waiting for you to chime in DeLuca.
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In his last year full year of Juniors Hodgson scored 43 goals and 49 assists for 92 points in 53 games with the Brampton Battalion. Wow. I know it's juniors but the good ones always rip it up there first.
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People are saying this is a short term pain for long term gain? Isn't Hodgson already made the leap to the NHL (he's played 63 games for Vancouver this year). That seems like short term divideds when comparing him to Kassian who's only been up for a handfull.
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+1 Gotta give to get.
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My initial reaction is pure shock. Definelty looks like Sulzer for Grags was a throw in. Sulzer is slightly older, brought up through the Nashville system and then traded to Florida. With Vancouver this year he's played 12 games and registered 1 assist and a +6
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Who the :censored: is Alex Sulzer?!
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Looking forward to sitting back and relaxing this weekend. I know it should be saved for next Friday but next weekend my wife and I are heading to a casino and hotel for the Friday night and have tickets for a magic show. I know I know, what is someone in their late twenties doing at a magic show? Then we're heading down to Buffalo for the Sunday game against Pitt followed by a night at the Hyatt. Things are good.
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Wow, I don't know what kind of coffee they're making out east but Tim's is the ####. I've got to have my cup every morning. Just can't find another chain or store product that compares. I live in a medium sized City and there about 10 in town. No matter which one I go to there is a friggen lineup out the door and the drive throughs are a mess....
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It's definetly crossed my mind. I think that's where we're gonna have to go....
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I think he didn't take it because why would he want to leave a job that allows everything you just mention haha. As for myself, I've got a dog storey. I own a great dane who's almost three and she's a big suck most of the time. However lately she hasn't been listening when I call her, pulls like mad on her leash and has dug under the fence in the backyard. This morning before work, I go calling for her and sure enough, she's not in the backyard and I see yet another gapping hole going under the fence. So I spend 20 minutes and find her down the road at the park and do you think she'd come when I called? Nope. So I end up finally takeling her and bring her home. By the time I get to work I'm almost a half hour late!
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Had the boys over for drinks last night which inevitably led to ordering some pizza. Now I'm putting in extra time at the office eating cold, stale pizza and feeling like sh*t. I've got a prime rib roast ready to go for tomorrow though.
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone. Although I've never personally met anyone of you, I interact with you everyday. All the best to you and your loved ones and may 2012 be prosperous.
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That's :censored: :censored:
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The Chara hit and subsequent hearing last year took about two hours before word spread. I think it was around 3 that the radio was reporting the information.
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Thanks but the shipping could be up to 30 business days! That's six weeks. By then we could be on the golf course. I'll just have to wait until my twice annual trip back to the arena next season....
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Made the trip to the Sabres game last weekend and my mission was to buy a sabres car flag. It's always a great feeling driving around Toronto with my flag flying proudly. However, I think it's more of a playoff thing so I wanted to wait to put it on my car once I knew we were in for sure. I thought I placed it high enough up that my great dane would not notice it or reach it. I was wrong, it's destroyed! Living out here it's not like I can to go the nearest Target or wherever to pick another one up..... Now I'm left without my flag :( :cry:
