Cody Hodgson

[coastal]

Is he a 1st or 2nd line center to put pieces around?

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Re: Cody Hodgson

2nd line

[Ginger Vitis]

Re: Cody Hodgson

2nd line

[coastal]

Re: Cody Hodgson

Aren't u the slightest concerned about -28 rating.

[Ginger Vitis]

Re: Cody Hodgson

Aren't u the slightest concerned about -28 rating.

Yes it's a concern. By 2015-2016 Hodgson should be a 3rd line center or not on the team

[JATMtheJATM]

Re: Cody Hodgson

Aren't u the slightest concerned about -28 rating.

No. He was on a bad team. When the team rebounds, you'll see that numbed improve. Everyone had horrible +/- on the Sabres.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Cody Hodgson

Hodgson's ability on defense is horrible.

On a good team he is a 3rd or 4th line center. See the Kings for example. He might be better suited to stay on the wing where his defensives lapses are not so evident and damaging

[DetDannyWilliams]

Re: Cody Hodgson

Buffalo’s offseason personnel moves will determine where Hodgson plays next year. If they find themselves stacked on the wing, he’ll move back to the middle. If the center spot is strong, he’ll stay on the outside. It’s a solid bet the guy who was supposed to be a long-term solution at center will end up being a first- or second-line winger.
“I like it,” said Hodgson, who had spent most of his life in the middle. “Teddy asked me if I felt comfortable there, and I do. I do feel comfortable, especially with Zemgus. He’s got a lot of speed and opens up so much room.
“Wherever he wants to put me, I’ll play.”
The surprising move could benefit the team and player both offensively and defensively. Hodgson has a rocket for a slap shot, and he was able to use it more often while skating along the boards. His passing skills were highlighted, too, as Hodgson had time to spot teammates cutting toward the middle or the crease.
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sa...-wing-20140426

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Cody Hodgson

Is he a 1st or 2nd line center to put pieces around?

He isn't even a center anymore. They moved him to wing......

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Cody Hodgson

The guy cannot play center. He is the worst defensive center I have ever seen. Couple that with his lazy slow skating and I say give up on the guy in the middle.

With that said he definitely has offensive skill and could be a solid winger.

[JATMtheJATM]

Re: Cody Hodgson

Hodgson's ability on defense is horrible.

On a good team he is a 3rd or 4th line center. See the Kings for example. He might be better suited to stay on the wing where his defensives lapses are not so evident and damaging

disagree completely. he has too much offensive upside to be a bottom 6 forward. plus, generally, your bottom 6 forwards are more geared toward defensive style hockey. bad at defense he may be, but thats also a part of the game that can be taught.

[Dr. Lecter]

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disagree completely. he has too much offensive upside to be a bottom 6 forward. plus, generally, your bottom 6 forwards are more geared toward defensive style hockey. bad at defense he may be, but thats also a part of the game that can be taught.

When the Sabres were cup contendors their 3rd line was Roy, Afinigenov and Vanek.

[JATMtheJATM]

Re: Cody Hodgson

When the Sabres were cup contendors their 3rd line was Roy, Afinigenov and Vanek.

but we also saw how that buried them in the 2007 playoffs against the sens.

[swiper]

Re: Cody Hodgson

Buffalo’s offseason personnel moves will determine where Hodgson plays next year. If they find themselves stacked on the wing, he’ll move back to the middle. If the center spot is strong, he’ll stay on the outside. It’s a solid bet the guy who was supposed to be a long-term solution at center will end up being a first- or second-line winger.
“I like it,” said Hodgson, who had spent most of his life in the middle. “Teddy asked me if I felt comfortable there, and I do. I do feel comfortable, especially with Zemgus. He’s got a lot of speed and opens up so much room.
“Wherever he wants to put me, I’ll play.”
The surprising move could benefit the team and player both offensively and defensively. Hodgson has a rocket for a slap shot, and he was able to use it more often while skating along the boards. His passing skills were highlighted, too, as Hodgson had time to spot teammates cutting toward the middle or the crease.
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sa...-wing-20140426

This with the -28 tells me he's on his way out. Unless he puts up crazy numbers, which he won't.

He was brought here because the Sabres were in need of a #1 and #2 center of the future. He's proven he can't do that. How nuts is it that he's telling everyone how good Girgeson is at doing what HE is supposed to be doing?

As soon as the Sabres nail down those first two line centers, Hodgson will be gone.

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Re: Cody Hodgson

When the Sabres were cup contendors their 3rd line was Roy, Afinigenov and Vanek.

And that's as high a line as any of those three should have ever been allowed to play.