Buffalo Sabres center Cody Hodgson had a year to forget and that’s being kind. In 78 games Hodgson scored six goals, thirteen points and was loudly criticized for not knowing where the defensive end of the rink was.
Hodgson’s career with the blue and gold has similarities to that of former Buffalo Sabres forward Drew Stafford. Though Stafford was drafted by the Sabres and Hodgson by the Vancouver Canucks both were top thirteen picks in their respective draft classes. Both came into the league with offensive expectations that seemed ready to be filled.