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Hudler sucks. He's slow. Lazy. Can't play defense and can't score without the help of Datsyuk, who can make anyone look great. See Thornton/Cheechoo. Get rid of 'im.

fMy close buddy SGT Richardson(Rich) on the right and me on the left in OND(Operation New Dawn) 2010-2011

I dont see an actual article on TSN about it but they have the video posted on the main TSN NHL page. Anyways, I guess it's not as much fun when you start playing against a team who dives as much as you do.

As we know, because Crosby is injured, he gets no attention in NHL commercials. Honestly tho, when I read OP I asked.. "so?"... Do we have this much penis envy over the attention he gets? :violin:

What, are they mad the Canucks are trying to steal their thunder or because they want lessons?

Well, I do know what's realistic and I'm not living in crazy land.

Trade him for Clowe then maybe I do really like Clowe's heart and game an awful lot so if Mule could figure that out, I'd be quite pleased. A move we have needed is toward youth next year and that's with the emergence Muskrat (Mursak). I saw a ton of speed, grit, and even a snipe at times. I like his game a lot and will be a great 4th line addition. Mursak-Helm-Eaves? I mean, yes, that's a damn good 4th line assuming Helmer doesn't move up to the 3rd. The addition in FA I want is Kevin Bieksa. Brings all things to the table that this team needs back on the blue line and his quote about diving that came out recently even hammered that fact home more.

You can thank the s***ty refs and a ******* horrible refereeing system of selective penalty calling for why both teams dive so much and get away with it.

I'm really pulling for the Lighting

I don't understand how some can speculate that Cleary and Filppula should be traded when they were two of the more consistent players in the playoffs.. Every year it's "Cleary is expendable" no matter what the guy does.

I miss vladdy, Fetisov,Fedorov,Larionov,And Kozlov.

Normally I'd neg you for being a condescending prick, but you are spot on, so you get a +

gill is the only one even remotely realistic. get a clue. might as well have added crosby and ovechkin...lol

Hooray! A Blueadams line thread and we can finally neg again!

It's amazing how some people can't grab that concept.

The offer-sheet needed to sign Weber would cost the Wings four first round picks (two first round, a second, and a third if you believe Nashville won't match 6.5 million). Not only is this not a deal Holland would likely make because of how draft picks are valued, but Nashville would be crazy not to match any offer under 7 million. If anyone seriously believes Weber will be a Wing next year, I'll start taking that bet. The only UFA/RFA's I'd like to see the Wings go after are gritty forwards/d. The talented players are going to be looking to get as much of that cap raise as possible, and there won't be many deals. Konopka and Peckham are two players I would like. As far as forward talent is concerned, Franzen would need to be traded.

1 - he gets a labled as being a bad skater because he's a bad skater. 2 - he's the master of tipped pucks in front of the net, we all know that, and i'm not arguing that. but what about what happens with our top line on the other two thirds of the ice? playing defense. getting the puck into the zone. setting up the cycle (so he can get into his spot). if you really want to get the most out of him, take him off the top line, and make him a power play specialist (bertuzzi, on the other hand, can rot away as a healthy scratch until he decides to be an enforcer for all i care). 1 - we all know he's smart (/a great guy/hard-worker/etc/etc/etc). so is draper. so is maltby. so is modano. moving on. 2 - you can afford it if you like getting knocked out in the second round, i guess.

God no. I can't stand this philosophy on lines, where you have two guys who control the puck and the other sits in front of the net. It's like we're institutionally shorthanded.

What I would like the Red Wings to pursue: 1. Top-six scoring winger OR a solid third line center that would allow Filppula to play on Pav's wing. (Probably not Abdelkader or Helm) 2. Solid seasoned veteran bottom pairing defensive defenseman. (Not Ericsson) 3. Smart and safe puck moving defenseman for the third pair. (Probably not Ericsson or Kindl) 4. Someone to keep the flies off. (5.) Perhaps a backup goalie other than Ozzie but I feel like Ozzie has one more redemption run in him by backup goalie standards. EDIT: To me, that's the ideal. I realistically hope they get at least a couple of those.

You're the perfect reason why the negative button needed to come back. This is so full of fail. So all the Red Wings have to do to get Weber is to get rid of Rafalski? You do know Nashville will have nearly 15mil to sign Weber to a massive long term contract that only Atlanta and NYI will probably be able to match? For the last f'n time, the Detroit Red Wings, will NOT, and I repeat, will NOT be tendering an offer for Weber nor will they sign Weber. Just stop it.

Ericsson probably saw how much Lebda got paid, and figured he deserved the same. I say Toronto signs him and pairs him with Lebda.

I'm going to call it. Bleacher Report - After a long, frustrating search, Brian Burke has finally got his man. After unsuccessfully attempting to lure Brad Richards to the Blue and White and missing out on a trade that would have seen Paul Stastny as the newest Leaf, Burke landed playmaking extrodinaire and Stanley Cup Champion Jiri "Adam Oates" Hudler. Hudler is expected to play on the top unit and be the playmaking center to the dynamic offensive Juggernaut that is the Phil Kessel Show. Phil, being much more valueable than three high draft picks and certainly Tyler Seguin, has been attacked falsely by the elitist "majority of common sense hockey people" for being an underachieving, streaky, one dimensional hockey player. Burke's new acquisition couldn't be much farther from those things. Hudler, whose passionate play and crunching body checks are feared by many, should complete a dynamic offensive duo rivaled only by the Sedin Twins and Heidi & Spencer™. In defence of the trade, Burke stated that greatness comes at a price. He believes James Reimer, the Leafs 2012 first round pick, and 17% percent stake in the Leafs in a drop in the hat compared to Hudler's experiance and elite "vision". Burke stated, with a sense of accomplishment, "Ken Holland is the one who believes you don't need a great goalie or high draft picks to win, I'm just trying to follow his lead." He went on to say, "The loss of Reimer hurts but Hudler's tenacious backchecking should cover the difference between Reimer's play and our replacemen's,, Norm Maracle." All's well in Toronto folks. Sincerely, Maple Leafs Fan

Sgt Ryan Bessey(flying/wings/n'iraq) Operation New Dawn 2010-2011

Disregard Dragon Age 2, play Mass Effect 2.