I don't think Johansen is going anywhere. I'd do that deal straight up or add to Kesler for him, he's gonna be a franchise player for the next decade.
- Nucker101

Yup.

Not a heck of a lot. But something of value, sure.

I don't think Johansen is going anywhere. I'd do that deal straight up or add to Kesler for him, he's gonna be a franchise player for the next decade.
- Nucker101

Give your head a shake. He's far far to one dimensional to be a franchise player

Give your head a shake. He's far far to one dimensional to be a franchise player
- Bieksa#3

I haven't researched the advanced stats to see if this is true, but one of the more reliable posters on HF claimed that Johansen has actually had harder matchups than Kesler this season.

Again, I haven't checked.

But I wouldn't call him one dimensional, whether he's elite defensively or not.

Kesler and Tanev to Montreal for Subban and Gallagher.
- hillbillydeluxe

Pierre McGuire just said don't discount the Habs in the Kes sweepstakes

Yup.

Not a heck of a lot. But something of value, sure.
- Fosco

I've said this early in the season and will say it again. Johansson will never be a franchise player.A shoot 1st center who is awful in his own end.

Pierre McGuire just said don't discount the Habs in the Kes sweepstakes
- 89_hockey

Galcheynck

Galcheynck
- Bieksa#3

Galcheynck, Gallagher and Subban for Kesler, Edler and Burrows.

Give your head a shake. He's far far to one dimensional to be a franchise player
- Bieksa#3

1. He plays the toughest minutes on the team(most amount of defensive zone starts and against other top 6 lines quite a bit).

2. Despite those tough minutes, he's 3rd-best among forwards on the team in possession.

3. He's 5th on the team in terms of goals against per 60 minutes played at ES.

4. He averages 2.5 points per 60 minutes of ES this year. The highest Canuck is way behind, Chris Higgins at 2.03.

5. Oh, and he's 21 years old. Plenty of time to improve intangibles/defense.

The guy is a stud and franchise player, no doubt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqWc0lIgkmI

Pierre McGuire just said don't discount the Habs in the Kes sweepstakes
- 89_hockey

Seems like half the league has inquired about Kesler.

I haven't researched the advanced stats to see if this is true, but one of the more reliable posters on HF claimed that Johansen has actually had harder matchups than Kesler this season.

Again, I haven't checked.

But I wouldn't call him one dimensional, whether he's elite defensively or not.
- Fosco

Posted above, I'll take the stats over the opinions on this one. He might have been below average in the past, but he' s just fine right now. He's only 21.

Meh, some Canucks fans still have booners for the guy...
- Fosco

Seems like half the league has inquired about Kesler.
- nucks_94

Not surprising. The haters must be baffled.

1. He plays the toughest minutes on the team(most amount of defensive zone starts and against other top 6 lines quite a bit).

2. Despite those tough minutes, he's 3rd-best among forwards on the team in possession.

3. He's 5th on the team in terms of goals against per 60 minutes played at ES.

4. He averages 2.5 points per 60 minutes of ES this year. The highest Canuck is way behind, Chris Higgins at 2.03.

5. Oh, and he's 21 years old. Plenty of time to improve intangibles/defense.

The guy is a stud and franchise player, no doubt.
- Nucker101

I believe there are about 20 franchise players in the league. Not 75

- 1970vintage

Hodgson?

I believe there are about 20 franchise players in the league. Not 75
- Bieksa#3

We'll have to disagree. And how again do any of those numbers make him bad defensively? Not many 21 year olds even come close to that type of play.

Hodgson?
- fiveandagame

Johansen>>>Hodgson

- 1970vintage

Easy now.

I wasn't referring to him at all.

I know he was a fan when Samuelsson was here, but I can't recall his opinion about him since he's left.

There have been much more recent posts calling for the Canucks to get him back, and those are what I was referring to.

Johansen>>>Hodgson
- Nucker101

Depends on who you ask.

Depends on who you ask.
- fiveandagame

Clearly not Bieksa#3.

I believe there are about 20 franchise players in the league. Not 75
- Bieksa#3

Pretty promising stats for a 21 year old, though.

Johansen>>>Hodgson
- Nucker101

Bozak>Hodgson. I guess he's franchise too

Bozak>Hodgson. I guess he's franchise too
- Bieksa#3

That wasn't my only argument.

I believe there are about 20 franchise players in the league. Not 75
- Bieksa#3

100% Bubba. You are the real.

Clearly not Bieksa#3.
- Nucker101

Because I have always been a Cody fan. Or are u saying one or the other has to be a franchise player.