Cody Hodgson was effective offensively in his first full season with Buffalo, but he needs some work defensively.

According to BehindTheNet.ca, which is a statistics website dedicated to hockey, the Sabres averaged 2.91 goals per 60 minutes when Hodgson skated in five-on-five situations, but the club's opponents averaged 3.64 goals against him per 60 minutes while skating at even strength. "It's been a productive year, but there's always room for improvement," said Hodgson, who notched 15 goals and 34 points in 48 games.

Cody Hodgson was demoted to the fourth line during Sunday's 2-0 loss Sunday.

Sabres coach Ron Rolston described it as a matchup issue that had nothing to do with Hodgson specifically. Although when pressed Rolston also suggested that Hodgson needs to do better defensively. Hodgson has been held off the scoresheet for four straight games, but he still has 12 goals and 28 points in 36 games this season.

Cody Hodgson has two goals and two assists in his past four games with the Sabres.

With 21 points in 25 games in this 48-game shortened season, Hodgson is worth a look in 10 and 12-team leagues, especially if your league rewards faceoffs won as you can start him as a winger in Yahoo! formats.