YoungGuns1340

Then, please tell. Who do you propose we should spend our money on, taking into consideration the market? For 3.3M we could have Sami Pahlsson and his career high 26 points, and Michael Rupp. Thats what 3.3M gets you on the open market. But even then we'd have to trade someone, because even Rupp is making 825k. I don't give a f*** if Hudler rips off his face to reveal that his Osama Bin Laden. If he can score 55 points, and cost us 2-2.5M, sign him up. Thats what this is about. I don't particularly like Hudler, but what I do like is the thought of having a 55 point guy signed up for somewhere in the neighbor hood of 2-2.5M.

There are always reasons to overpay UFAs. I'm stating that hes overpaid more in a "theres no way hes worth that much to the Wings" sense.

That might be the craziest thing anyone has ever said on this forum.

And one to Versteeg. And one to Clowe. And one to Kessel. And one to...

All the more reason why one shouldn't replace the other. And I'm more of a fan of Neil than Hudler, but Id take 57 points at 2M over Neil at 2M any day.

Your Quotes: http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.ph...9685&st=140 Could you just shut up about Hudler for once, by the way? Its getting tough trying to balance all the stupidity you're injecting into the forum with some common sense.

"What has Hudler done to deserve a raise? If he wants more than 1.1, TRADE HIM" Yup. Kopecky is worth more than Hudler, according to you. You're strange and twisted LW. If I had anyone pegged as the psychotic schizo who has such an obsession with a guy to the point where he both hates them and loves and then, and subsequently rapes his victim before killing him, it would be you. The only obsession I have is with idiots who can't comprehend the value of a player.

Malhotra Grier Bell Pyatt Moen Moore Larose Nichol Betts Winchester Still some decent names for the 3rd or 4th lines, depending on the guy.

Why do you think he wouldn't? This is the same guy that made a NON-NEGOTIABLE offer to Hossa of 4M. Do you think hes going to sit around and work things out with Hudler if Hudler wants some insane amount of cash? He'll see what he wants, likely elect arbitration to protect him, and then if they can't get a deal done, he'll trade him. Simple as that. Some people just have a hard time resisting the urge to act like half-brained morons - like Leftwinger - and suggest that Hudler isn't worth more than Colton freaking Orr.

I hope the people wanting to turn Hudler aside aren't the same guys that are worried about losing depth. I'd take Hudler at 2.5M over John Madden or Sami Pahlsson at 2.75M anyday. And apparently, so would Holland. The only way I want to see Hudler go is if we're trading him for a respectable third liner a la Colby Armstrong. Although I wouldn't be surprised to see Armstrong making $2M pretty soon.

5 year deal, reportedly worth 30M.

I always simultaneously expect that everyone will take paycuts for Detroit, and that everyone will want more money than Detroit is willing to give. Its that heart-head thing. I honestly didnt think he would make 3.75 though. I was expecting 3.2, which I think is what his salary was prior.

Too expensive. Looks like the Wings are on the outside looking in with pretty much everyone.

Pahlsson is great defensively, but if he hits 20 points, its a good year for him. This is a big time overpayment. Paying for the name with this one.

Leino = Samuelsson Helm > Kopecky And we lose the two guys who we didn't need to win the cup in the first place. I'm excited to see Filppula, Helm, Leino, and Hudler (if we dont trade him) get some real ice time.

Easily the most overrated defenseman in the entire league. And I like the game he plays, too. But he was exposed when Markov went down, and his offense is non-existant. Oh well. Good thing the Leafs got Exelby to help carry the load offensively.

Its a respectable number for a UFA. Its not like he signed a lifetime deal that depreciates the cap hit.

Are you serious? A rebuilding year? You can't be serious. If you are, thats pathetic. Talk about spoiled.

The Habs had like 12 UFAs. If they get Havlat or Gaborik, all is forgiven.

Not bad for 1.1, but still too rich for the Wings blood.

Erik Cole is 30 with a career high of 61 points. Hes hit 60 points ONCE. What he is is generally a 40-50 point guy. And FYI, established veterans aren't good comparisons for younger RFAs.

First Bertuzzi and Calder, then Stuart. Those are big names by trading deadline standards.

Yes it does, because the Wings are going to be paying minimum wage to the third guy if they sign Leino and Hudler. Not 850k.

Cole already signed. 2 years, 2.9M per. If he rebounds from last season, thats a steal.

How many times does it need to be repaeted that Holland and Babs already said Abdelkader is in GR for the year?