Friedman: Cody Hodgson attempting comeback.

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Just said on the headlines segment at intermission.

The hype around him when he was drafted was HUGE.

I hope he's successful.

A return to Vancouver would be cool.

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[NewtJorden]

I hope he's succesful in his attempt.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

33 years old! Time flies. Seems like just a few years ago we were watching him and Tavares dominate the WJC.
Wish him the best of luck!

 

[deleted user]

Always liked him. Wasn't it his back having massive issues? I may be remembering wrong. Hopefully he's able to achieve it!!

 

[Mrfenn92]

Good luck to Cody

 

[Ace]

Saw him on a Sabres broadcast recently talking during an intermission with the broadcast crew. Looked to be in great spirits. But he hasn’t played pro hockey in eight years. I wish him all the luck.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Always liked him. Wasn't it his back having massive issues? I may be remembering wrong. Hopefully he's able to achieve it!!

malignant hyperthermia
A year ago, Hodgson revealed to Sportsnet he was diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia, caused by a genetic mutation of the RYR-1 gene. In his case it affects his muscular system and seems to be triggered by prolonged exercise. Doctors told him he couldn't play anymore.Oct 25, 2018

 

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malignant hyperthermia
This opens in a new window. A year ago, Hodgson revealed to Sportsnet he was diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia, caused by a genetic mutation of the RYR-1 gene. In his case it affects his muscular system and seems to be triggered by prolonged exercise. Doctors told him he couldn't play anymore.Oct 25, 2018

Damn. I wish him the best!

 

[elitepete]

A return to Vancouver would be cool.

Lmao no thanks.

 

[SomeDude]

"The season is saved" - Kyle Dubas, probably

 

[seafoam]

In the AHL? Or…

 

[God]

Hodgson's dad continually badgered the Canucks to give him more ice time without having earned it. It's a shame that he ended up unable to continue his career, but I don't think anybody in Vancouver wants him back.

 

[lawrence]

If he’s stayed healthy, continue working out etc, might have a shot at pro hockey but unlikey in the nhl. Be nice to see him get back into it though.

 

[David Bruce Banner]

Has he grown longer legs?
Because that man was nearly all torso.

 

[Chainshot]

Always liked him. Wasn't it his back having massive issues? I may be remembering wrong. Hopefully he's able to achieve it!!

A mitochondrial issue pushed him out of league. I wonder if they have new meds or gene therapy or something.

 

[DFAC]

There was a time when I thought Hodgson would be the Canucks captain and core piece for years to come... And now he's 33. How time flies.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

If he’s stayed healthy, continue working out etc, might have a shot at pro hockey but unlikey in the nhl. Be nice to see him get back into it though.

This but even more so. Dude has been done for the better part of a decade, it’d be impressive to make it back to any pro level. Hope he does it, though.

Would love to know how he actually was as a player. Most people seem to think he was just lazy, others know of the health stuff, I wonder if both can’t be true. Young talent takes it for granted, struggles, then the health stuff drags him down and he realizes what he’ll miss.. sounds like he’s feeling better, at least, so that’s dope.

 

[oooooooooohCanada]

He'll get an AHL PTO, be brutal, and then retire again. Non story.

 

[Dust]

Hodgson's dad continually badgered the Canucks to give him more ice time without having earned it. It's a shame that he ended up unable to continue his career, but I don't think anybody in Vancouver wants him back.

There's likely 0 members of the organization from that time still around. That was the Mike Gillis era.

 

[Mitch nylander]

He'll get an AHL PTO, be brutal, and then retire again. Non story.

Peter Holland did pretty well in his AHL stint with the Eagles.

 

[krutovsdonut]

checking my 2024 predictions list.

nope.

 

[JAK]

 

[Bankerguy]

He was always a poor / slow skater.
Now he's 33
and he hasnt played pro hockey in 8 yeras.

Considering how difficult it is to become a regular in this sport, i just dont know how this would be possible.
MAAAAYBBBE, if he has secreutly become this fitness guru and is at least at a "meh" NHL speed level, he could find a home on the halfwall on some non-playoff team power play.

 

[centipede2233]

I guess that Buffalo money is drying up. Time to make some more easy cheddar

 

[Ezpz]

Would five or six years ago not have been a better time? I understand he needed time to heal but being out 8 years, zero chance he's making the NHL again. Would he not still have the same muscle disease that ended his career now since it's genetic without a cure?