GDT: 1/30/15: SABRES (14-32-3) at CANUCKS (26-17-3) TV: NHLN-US, MSG-B, BELL - 10 PM ET

[mikemcburn]

Of all the things to be upset about with this team...Cody Hodgson taking a seat can not possibly be one of them. He's being outpaced by 2014 Ville Leino.

Lots to be frustrated about with this gong show, this is just another.

As for your Leino/Hodgson comparison, you're talking apples 'n oranges. Leino consistently got the top 6 and pp offensive opportunities Hodgson has been systematically eliminated from. Leino was the cause of his own confidence issues, Hodgson clearly can't do a thing to get out of the dog house long enough to stay out of it.

But mostly, in my (not so) humble opinion, the biggest diff between Leino and Hodgson is that you don't hear Hodgson making any sort of comment to put his owes onto his teammates. Can't say the same of Leino... Props to Hodgson for his character through this.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

The high angle camera is cool, but they're over doing it some ha

It's such a high shot you can't tell what the blobs of players are doing. Cool to see the PP set up at that angle though.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

You can go ahead and get that mask painted any time now, Hackett...

 

[stokes84]

That save by Hackett has to be a save of the year candidate. Unreal.

 

[Samsonite23]

Team looks better without Hodgson tonight

Really? It's 7 minutes into the game. We were up by the same score at the same time last game.

I honestly think Cody sucks balls like everyone else, I just find it bizarre that a coach would pick this game to bench him.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Lots to be frustrated about with this gong show, this is just another.

As for your Leino/Hodgson comparison, you're talking apples 'n oranges. Leino consistently got the top 6 and pp offensive opportunities Hodgson has been systematically eliminated from. Leino was the cause of his own confidence issues, Hodgson clearly can't do a thing to get out of the dog house long enough to stay out of it.

But mostly, in my (not so) humble opinion, the biggest diff between Leino and Hodgson is that you don't hear Hodgson making any sort of comment to put his owes onto his teammates. Can't say the same of Leino... Props to Hodgson for his character through this.

No they've done a good job building the locker this year. If Hodgson tried to blame someone Gorges would rip his head off and do stuff down his throat.

 

[Zip15]

It blows my mind that this is the game you would pick to sit Cody. Any other game would be better.

Yeah, under the circumstances, it seems a bit vindictive. Nolan could've sat him in virtually any game over the last two months, and he waits until Vancouver. After one of his best performances against Calgary. Seems like the type of "stick it to him" move that Stokes would recommend.

No worries, Ted will be gone first.

Stewart has been on relative fire given his circumstances.

13 pts in 19 games. Tim has to be smiling.

 

[sabres4ever]

Carolina with a point. It wouldn't bother me at all to win this game.

 

[Puppa2Miller]

The one thing this season lacks from last year is the anticipation of getting decent return on assets. Not much to sell off. Maybe Stewart will get a second rounder afterall.

 

[Zip15]

Carolina with a point. It wouldn't bother me at all to win this game.

Nah, I want the record. This team deserves the record.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Carolina with a point. It wouldn't bother me at all to win this game.

As into the tank as I am, I'd like to break this streak.

 

[Beerz]

Do people actually still care about Hodgson around here?

I've never really liked him as a player but ... there really isn't a reason to just write him off at this point.

 

[Gras]

Hackett looking comfortable so far

 

[fiend540]

It's such a high shot you can't tell what the blobs of players are doing. Cool to see the PP set up at that angle though.

Yeah, its cool for face offs as well but its a little far away for most game play, Blimp Cam!


Lol at a van fan starting a hodgson is scratched thread on the main board

 

[Zip15]

I can't wait until they give Hackett the 9 games they need to retain his rights, only to dump him back in Rochester next season.

 

[Beerz]

Yeah, under the circumstances, it seems a bit vindictive. Nolan could've sat him in virtually any game over the last two months, and he waits until Vancouver. After one of his best performances against Calgary. Seems like the type of "stick it to him" move that Stokes would recommend.

No worries, Ted will be gone first.

Add in the fact he had him dress and take warm ups ... then drop the bomb.

 

[omglolnub]

I just am surprised how far Cody fell off from last season.

 

[gallagt01]

Hackett looks sharp early.

 

[Puppa2Miller]

Add in the fact he had him dress and take warm ups ... then drop the bomb.

being dressed for the warmups doesn't mean he didn't already he know he would be scratched. The healthy scratches usually participate in that.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Add in the fact he had him dress and take warm ups ... then drop the bomb.

Interstate billboard sized message, they're gonna fix him or end his career

Either way I think we win

 

[ZZamboni]

Yeah, its cool for face offs as well but its a little far away for most game play, Blimp Cam!


Lol at a van fan starting a hodgson is scratched thread on the main board

Silly Van fans. :

 

[Beerz]

being dressed for the warmups doesn't mean he didn't already he know he would be scratched. The healthy scratches usually participate in that.

Nolan said he wouldn't reveal until AFTER the warm up.

 

[Beerz]

Interstate billboard sized message, they're gonna fix him or end his career

Either way I think we win

We don't win by ending his career.

 

[Puppa2Miller]

Nolan said he wouldn't reveal until AFTER the warm up.

wouldn't reveal to whom? the media or the team?

 

[Beerz]

wouldn't reveal to whom? the media or the team?

Both.