e_mcgrath88 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 A lot of speculation that Hudler would be traded on deadline day. Well, it didnt happen unfortunately. Now the question is, what role is he supposed to play on this team in the future? We're set at the centre position for many years to come with Z, Dats (once he signs of course), Filppula, and probably Grigorenko as well. Hudler cant play a checking line role either.. so what do we do with him??? He's a very talented player, but I can only see him being a top 2 line player on a weak team. It would have been nice if Kenny could have got a pick or something for him, but then again who knows how much trade value he could have possibly had....Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 If they can't fit him into the line up come next season, they'll trade him this offseason... It's really a simple answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Ya, I don't really see this as a very big issue, wait until the offseason when we have more contract situations cleared up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 28, 2007 A lot of speculation that Hudler would be traded on deadline day. Well, it didnt happen unfortunately. Now the question is, what role is he supposed to play on this team in the future? We're set at the centre position for many years to come with Z, Dats (once he signs of course), Filppula, and probably Grigorenko as well. Hudler cant play a checking line role either.. so what do we do with him??? He's a very talented player, but I can only see him being a top 2 line player on a weak team. It would have been nice if Kenny could have got a pick or something for him, but then again who knows how much trade value he could have possibly had....Thoughts? He'll be a backup but, like Williams, he doesn't really fit in here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnogrodnickfanclub 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 He'll be converted to an ottoman so the normal sized players can rest their weary feet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyoski 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 He'll take over for Willy as the shootout specialist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reme 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 He'll be converted to an ottoman so the normal sized players can rest their weary feet... Are we talking about one of those nice soft ottomans? (whatever plural is for ottoman is >>Ottomaii?) Or the uncomfortable Lilja type? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Trade Bait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRum #1 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Hudler's immediate future.....the press box in about a month. Probably traded in the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNut 25 5 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 His future depends on what the Wings are able to do this summer. If all the pieces come together, I see him being traded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip-check 6 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Rex is a toughie. I loathe the idea of dealing him.. especially since some people say he's really got a lot of potential to him in years to come. I don't think we'd do anything with him before seeing how Grigorenko pans out though. That's another guy's name I hear... I'm just curious what he's got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Keep Hudler...We're going to let Langer walk...Surely Hudler can go back to playing centre.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsfan72 198 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Why does everyone hate on Hudler? How many goals does he have in how many minutes? Imagine what he could do with more than four min. a game. If hudler gets traded it would benifet whatever team he ends up with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 If hudler gets traded it would benifet whatever team he ends up with. Correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) Grigorenko is not a center. He will be playing RW/LW if/when he arrives in Detroit. As was mentioned...I would like him to replace Lang on the 2nd line if Lang decides not to re-sign or is not re-signed by the Wings in the offseason. Though, going from someone 6-3 to some one 5-9 on a line doesn't seem to thrilling. Especially since Filppula is making it so hard for us to make a case for sending him down. Eventually, we have to get back to having Zetterberg and Datsyuk on seperate lines. It levels the scoring out much more. Grigorenko - Datsyuk - Bertuzzi Samuelsson - Zetterberg - Holmstrom Hudler - Filppula - Kopecky Franzen - Draper - Cleary Sorry Maltby and Lang. Unless Lang has some really good chemistry with his new linemates, I do not think he will re-sign. He is a guy who would be a number one center on half the other teams. As for Maltby, I do not wanna miss out on Hudler's potential (or Kopecky's for that matter). It's time for the youth to come up and Maltby is replaceable now with Cleary/Franzen/Datsyuk/Zetterberg/Draper/Kopecky all being able to play on the PK. Edited February 28, 2007 by WhiteLightning91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Why does everyone hate on Hudler? How many goals does he have in how many minutes? Imagine what he could do with more than four min. a game. If hudler gets traded it would benifet whatever team he ends up with. i agree with you......i love that hudler ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Hudler would be great trade bait in the summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Now the question is, what role is he supposed to play on this team in the future? Jiri, this is bench. It is made of SIT and DOWN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Jiri, this is bench. It is made of SIT and DOWN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rikadyn 16 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Grigorenko is not a center. He will be playing RW/LW if/when he arrives in Detroit. As was mentioned...I would like him to replace Lang on the 2nd line if Lang decides not to re-sign or is not re-signed by the Wings in the offseason. Though, going from someone 6-3 to some one 5-9 on a line doesn't seem to thrilling. Especially since Filppula is making it so hard for us to make a case for sending him down. Eventually, we have to get back to having Zetterberg and Datsyuk on seperate lines. It levels the scoring out much more. Grigorenko - Datsyuk - Bertuzzi Samuelsson - Zetterberg - Holmstrom Hudler - Filppula - Kopecky Franzen - Draper - Cleary Sorry Maltby and Lang. Unless Lang has some really good chemistry with his new linemates, I do not think he will re-sign. He is a guy who would be a number one center on half the other teams. As for Maltby, I do not wanna miss out on Hudler's potential (or Kopecky's for that matter). It's time for the youth to come up and Maltby is replaceable now with Cleary/Franzen/Datsyuk/Zetterberg/Draper/Kopecky all being able to play on the PK. need to flip lines 1 and 2 for proper order Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Maybe him and Theo Fleury can get a big trench coat and finally sneak onto some amusement park rides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 He'll be a backup but, like Williams, he doesn't really fit in here. I don't that's proven yet. He has seen nowhere near the quality ice JWilly (R.I.P. in Chicago) has boh in minutes, PP and linemates. Having said that, all will become clear as the contract picture solidifies in the off-season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elriqo28 2 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 A lot of speculation that Hudler would be traded on deadline day. Well, it didnt happen unfortunately. Now the question is, what role is he supposed to play on this team in the future? We're set at the centre position for many years to come with Z, Dats (once he signs of course), Filppula, and probably Grigorenko as well. Hudler cant play a checking line role either.. so what do we do with him??? He's a very talented player, but I can only see him being a top 2 line player on a weak team. It would have been nice if Kenny could have got a pick or something for him, but then again who knows how much trade value he could have possibly had....Thoughts? why is unfortunate? Hudler is so underrated...he just needs to get more playing time. If he got 20 minutes a night like zetterberg he could really show what he is able to do Grigorenko is not a center. He will be playing RW/LW if/when he arrives in Detroit. As was mentioned...I would like him to replace Lang on the 2nd line if Lang decides not to re-sign or is not re-signed by the Wings in the offseason. Though, going from someone 6-3 to some one 5-9 on a line doesn't seem to thrilling. Especially since Filppula is making it so hard for us to make a case for sending him down. Eventually, we have to get back to having Zetterberg and Datsyuk on seperate lines. It levels the scoring out much more. Grigorenko - Datsyuk - Bertuzzi Samuelsson - Zetterberg - Holmstrom Hudler - Filppula - Kopecky Franzen - Draper - Cleary Sorry Maltby and Lang. Unless Lang has some really good chemistry with his new linemates, I do not think he will re-sign. He is a guy who would be a number one center on half the other teams. As for Maltby, I do not wanna miss out on Hudler's potential (or Kopecky's for that matter). It's time for the youth to come up and Maltby is replaceable now with Cleary/Franzen/Datsyuk/Zetterberg/Draper/Kopecky all being able to play on the PK. Kopecky is not going to be around next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Hudler does have a lot of potential, however, we already have a lot of players that are almost as young and have the same skills that he has, however, their skills are a little better and also have a little bit more size on Hudler. I'd say trade him if all the other players stay put. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRum #1 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Kopecky is not going to be around next year I bet you Kopecky will be around before Hudler is. As a matter of fact, if Kopecky wouldnt have gotten hurt he'd be in the line-up much more than Hudler (as was the case before he was injured). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
