Cody Hodgson, drafted 10th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2008 NHL Draft, was a highly skilled center known for his offensive talent and strong hockey sense. Before his NHL career, Hodgson starred for the Brampton Battalion in the OHL, where he was named the OHL Player of the Year in 2009. His NHL career highlights include earning a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team in the 2011-12 season with the Canucks and being traded to the Buffalo Sabres in 2012, where he had his best NHL season in 2013-14, scoring 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists).