"It wasn't science. It wasn't meant to have meaning.

It was just a group of friends, who are Canucks fans, chattering away a Saturday night. Things, as they always seem to these days when it comes to the NHL, turned to the trade deadline.

An informal poll was taken. Who is Vancouver's most untouchable player? The player who got the most votes may not be surprising, but it is revealing. It was Cody Hodgson.

Now, fans tend to be fickle. Things could turn in a few weeks.

But right now, looking back, it's been a helluva four months for Cody Franchise.

There was the invite to all-star weekend, a rookie-of-the-month honour, 14 goals, a drool-worthy array of shot making, big moments in big games, just two penalties, a real chance at a 50-point season and a return to this label - can't miss.

"Don't think anyone saw all that coming," Hodgson said.

"I don't know if too many thought I'd be here right now.""