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Originally Posted by Noir
Let me see if I get this right.
You want to take.... a SELKE CALIBRE 2 way centreman...
to play wing?
IN FAVOUR OF HODGSON? The guy who can't score and can't defend to earn himself a solid roster spot?
I mean, to crack bottom 6 you don't even need scoring. AV just needs you to be defensively reliable at the least; and he couldn't even do that. And you want to give this guy a top 6 spot on a silver platter? based on what? his hype?
Sorry, but if he's ready to be a regular, it'll show in pre-season; let alone be ready for top 6.
(  yeah, maybe if we were ranked 25 - 30th in the league) |
I never suggested it, just read it off someone else
But where else would Hodgson fit? The 4th line? How was he suppose to progress by playing on the 4th line with the likes of Bolduc and Glass?
Hodgson has been tried on the wing but his speed is not up to par and is a natural fit at centre. A playmaking top-two centre is hard to come by and Hodgson has the talent to be one--he's just never been given the chance with his injury problems and 4th line position.
He's been training with Gary Roberts this summer and is healthy. Just a reminder, Jeff Skinner, Steve Downie and Stamkos all train with Roberts and it helped with their production.
Also, Henrik is reportedly injured, and lets say Kesler is back in time for the season opener. Who would take the 2nd line centre role? MALHOLTRA? LAPIERRE?
The second line desperately needs a play-maker, here's hoping Hodgson can be that guy.