Zack Kassian - doing better for now
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Addison Rae
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I love the game he plays.
But him falling down on a 3-on-1 (with a forward as the defender) and not even generating a shot had me in tears
But him falling down on a 3-on-1 (with a forward as the defender) and not even generating a shot had me in tears
Good for Kass!
He had streaks like this for the Canucks too where he looked like a top 6 player and then seemed to take a step back. Of course now we know there was more to the story.
Wish him all of the best.
He had streaks like this for the Canucks too where he looked like a top 6 player and then seemed to take a step back. Of course now we know there was more to the story.
Wish him all of the best.
Good for him. Montreal should have held on to him, but why put faith in someone you need.
Instead, put love into a mental midget because he's from the providence.
Instead, put love into a mental midget because he's from the providence.
billsoilers
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Absolutely love him.
We are a total new team with him,Maroon,Pardy, etc instead of Schultz and Purcell.
I really think next year we finally make the playoffs, and it also wouldn't surprise me if the Oilers lead the NHL in fights. We are no longer soft(still needs to trade Eberle), thank God
We are a total new team with him,Maroon,Pardy, etc instead of Schultz and Purcell.
I really think next year we finally make the playoffs, and it also wouldn't surprise me if the Oilers lead the NHL in fights. We are no longer soft(still needs to trade Eberle), thank God
Regnes
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What is the NHL's beef with Kassian anyway? I always thought he played pretty well for the Canucks, but he was constantly scratched. The Canadiens didn't even want to play him after the accident. Glad the Oilers are giving him a chance.
Paulinvancouver
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Love that guy. Our gm was insane to let him go for what we got back in return. Would love to have him back on this team but we all know that won't happen. 
I've heard that when it comes to substance abuse, sometimes you need to hit rock bottom. Hope he keeps it up.
StupidityKills
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Is that an oilers joke?
But seriously, I always like him in Vancouver and hope he does well because he definitely has potential.
was very unhappy with holland for not trading for kassy at such a cheap price with wings seriously needing size n ruggedness
maybe he cant exorcise his demons who knows , but he obviously has the capability of being a very solid powerforward in the nhl ,which there are very few capable of currently, if he can clean up his act . and its not like his issues were gigantic issues in the first place . hes canadian they
drink beer for breakfast christ sakes its the norm
montreal was crazy for moving him so cheaply
great add for the oil , now with maroon n kassy around those hunting hall have to look over there shoulder as they could become the hunted
maybe he cant exorcise his demons who knows , but he obviously has the capability of being a very solid powerforward in the nhl ,which there are very few capable of currently, if he can clean up his act . and its not like his issues were gigantic issues in the first place . hes canadian they
drink beer for breakfast christ sakes its the norm
montreal was crazy for moving him so cheaply
great add for the oil , now with maroon n kassy around those hunting hall have to look over there shoulder as they could become the hunted
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When Torts got let go, it was bad for Kassian, as Torts was pulling for him.
When Gillis was replaced by Linen and Benning, it was only a matter of time before he was gone from Vancouver.
Bergevin did the right thing, gave Kassian clear boundary, one chance only. Kassian messed up. Bergevin could have buried Kassian, instead he went out of his way to give him a way out.
It's good to see Zack making the most of it. I hope he keeps it up, it will not be easy. But wow, on a line with a generational talent. It's a remarkable story, more than hockey.
jacks*
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I am curious why you think that Bergevin went out of his way to help him. He was a player taking up cap who Montreal did not want in their organization.
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was very unhappy with holland for not trading for kassy at such a cheap price with wings seriously needing size n ruggedness
maybe he cant exorcise his demons who knows , but he obviously has the capability of being a very solid powerforward in the nhl ,which there are very few capable of currently, if he can clean up his act . and its not like his issues were gigantic issues in the first place . hes canadian they
drink beer for breakfast christ sakes its the norm
montreal was crazy for moving him so cheaply
great add for the oil , now with maroon n kassy around those hunting hall have to look over there shoulder as they could become the hunted
I am a big Kassian fan, I was jumping up and down when he acquired him in the summer.
After the accident, I was so upset when it was clear Bergevin was not going to give him another chance.
Until Kassian return to Mtl as an Oiler, I remember he kinda gave out some info after the morning skate on what happened here.
It became clear that Bergevin knew he had a bad history when he aquired him, and Kassian made it seem like Bergevin told him that this was his last chance. So after the accident I can't blame Bergevin for sticking to his word.
As for Mtl given up an asset, first off, he didn't pay anything, heck when you think about it, the best asset in the Prust for Kassian and a 5th round pick, was the 5th round pick since both players were on waivers and could have been had for free.
And since Kassian was on waivers maybe a week before the trade to the Oilers its hard to say he had any value since every other team didn't want him.
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Bergevin could have buried him in St J. Instead he took on Scrivens so Zack could do a conditioning stint where he'd been rehabbing.
hallhopkinseberle
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I hated him when he was in Vancouver but I love him on this team. I think hes a type of player that you hate if he isn't on your team.
He makes us a pain in the ass to play against every night.
Maroon,Kassian,Nurse, Gryba, Hendricks and Cracknell have been great additions to our team, we used to be pushed around and picked on to our softness and small skilled forwards but not anymore.
He makes us a pain in the ass to play against every night.
Maroon,Kassian,Nurse, Gryba, Hendricks and Cracknell have been great additions to our team, we used to be pushed around and picked on to our softness and small skilled forwards but not anymore.
McDNicks17
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I sincerely hope he can keep it up. It's a daily struggle that many people fight successfully. Bergevin gave him a chance but I still think he was dumb to not invest at least a few more months in the kid... unless he really thought Zach could not deal with Montreal.
