The Vancouver Canucks have acquired Zack Kassian and Marc-Andre Gragnani from the Buffalo Sabres for Cody Hodgson and Alexander Sulzer. Kassian, 21, is a physical force at 6-foot-3, 214 pounds and a former first-round (13th overall) pick of the Sabres in 2009. The rugged winger has the full package: some offensive skills, size and the willingness to bang bodies. He'll add some sandpaper to the Canucks' forward group and protection to their skilled forwards. Kassian had three goals, four assists and 20 penalty minutes in 27 games this year.