Great Hudler Article

[Frozen-Man 144]

Really good article. I really hope we get to keep this guy around.

Just a couple of the best parts:

Regarding the hit in game 1:

"I remember all the blood. I wasn't scared, but there was a lot of blood," Hudler said, revisiting the painful incident in the first period of Game 1. "I remember looking in the mirror after the game, seeing the stitches. And now I see the scar. But that's hockey. It's the playoffs. You do what you have to do to battle for every inch on the ice.

"What I remember most is we scored on that power play (a five-minute penalty to Brown) and won the game."

Regarding being fortunate enough to play for the Wings:

Hudler won't complain about the slow nurturing process, knowing full well that every kid from Saskatoon to Olomouc wants to play a lot ... and play right now.

"Playing in the NHL is a dream of every hockey player," Hudler said. "I was lucky I got an opportunity to see the speed and skill of the NHL in one of my first years in North America. I was lucky it was Detroit that drafted me and not someone else. I got to learn on the job, learn the right way to do things.

"I just had to have patience. At first, I admit, you look around and see all the talent and wonder if you're good enough to get a shot at the big leagues. But the Red Wings put young guys in a position to gain confidence. And, when you're ready, you're going to play."

Here is the link to the article.

Edited May 11, 2009 by Frozen-Man

[Motown4013 350]

Really good article. I really hope we get to keep this guy around.

Just a couple of the best parts:

Regarding the hit in game 1:

Regarding being fortunate enough to play for the Wings:

Here is the link to the article.

It was a really good article and, like you, I hope we can keep him around. Huds is a 60 pt player- perhaps more because we have yet to see his potential ...and what he has been able to do for this team, playing on the 3rd line, has been amazing. Look at the stats and they state that per minute, he was the most efficent player on the Wings (IE: Ice time VS Points) The guy goes to an average hockey team ( Dallas, Nashville ect) and he plays on the top or 2nd line for sure. I hope we can keep him. He is a diamond in the rough...

[Jake Ryan 1]

It was a really good article and, like you, I hope we can keep him around. Huds is a 60 pt player- perhaps more because we have yet to see his potential ...and what he has been able to do for this team, playing on the 3rd line, has been amazing. Look at the stats and they state that per minute, he was the most efficent player on the Wings (IE: Ice time VS Points) The guy goes to an average hockey team ( Dallas, Nashville ect) and he plays on the top or 2nd line for sure. I hope we can keep him. He is a diamond in the rough...

If I'm Huds, I sign a 3 year deal with the Wings, get heavier and stronger by going on the Datsyuk weight training program, and get a FAT payday from the Wings in 3 years when they have a little more money to toss around. I agree with the post above. Hudler's a 60-70 point player on any other team besides the Wings. It's not easy to play on the 3rd line and get the points Hudler gets. He's done well.

[wmubronco420 25]

so true about the way the wings bring up young players. Gotta feel bad for guys like Stamkos or Turris, they just get tossed into the fire and are expected to produce right away. Thats just not fair to a guy barely old enough to drink a beer.

[maltbymaniac 13]

hudler is lazy and sucks. cluck-cluck

[titanium2 867]

And to think, with all the options and free agents, this is a roster that's a rather "worst case" scenario:

Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom

Hudler-Filppula-Franzen

Leino-Helm-Cleary

Abdelkader-Draper-Maltby

Lidstrom-Rafalski

Kronwall-Stuart

Ericsson-Lilja

Meech

[Z Winged Dangler 2,082]

And to think, with all the options and free agents, this is a roster that's a rather "worst case" scenario:

Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom

Hudler-Filppula-Franzen

Leino-Helm-Cleary

Abdelkader-Draper-Maltby

Lidstrom-Rafalski

Kronwall-Stuart

Ericsson-Lilja

Meech

that's a pretty good worst case scenario if hossa doesn't take another discount. but i wonder who's gonna be in net in the future. ozzy/conklin may be back for another year and then waiting in the wings...howard/larsson/mccollum. hmm... also, what's going on with some of the other griffins, such as emmerton, pyett, and is kindl really worth mention anymore or just future trade bait?

[T.Low 1,011]

And to think, with all the options and free agents, this is a roster that's a rather "worst case" scenario:

Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom

Hudler-Filppula-Franzen

Leino-Helm-Cleary

Abdelkader-Draper-Maltby

Lidstrom-Rafalski

Kronwall-Stuart

Ericsson-Lilja

Meech

Leino, Helm, Cleary as a 3rd line; that could drive oppossing teams insane.

[Frozen-Man 144]

that's a pretty good worst case scenario if hossa doesn't take another discount. but i wonder who's gonna be in net in the future. ozzy/conklin may be back for another year and then waiting in the wings...howard/larsson/mccollum. hmm... also, what's going on with some of the other griffins, such as emmerton, pyett, and is kindl really worth mention anymore or just future trade bait?

I don't think Kindl has dropped of the radar, during the midseason scouting report he was still listed as the 3rd best prospect right behind Ericsson and Helm and ahead of Abdelkader and Leino. Kindl hit a rough patch for a while but he has been much better as of late. Kindl is still 3 years younger than Ericsson and seems to be progressing well - given some time I think he will be a good asset for the Wings.

Edit* Poor grammar.

Edited May 11, 2009 by Frozen-Man

[norrisnick 1]

Hudler is Kozlov and Larionov rolled into a fun-sized bundle. Letting him go would be a huge mistake.

[Frozen-Man 144]

Hudler is Kozlov and Larionov rolled into a fun-sized bundle. Letting him go would be a huge mistake.

I completely agree.

[SoDakWing 8]

Hudler is Kozlov and Larionov rolled into a fun-sized bundle. Letting him go would be a huge mistake.

Fun-sized. I love it. lol

and yes letting him go would be a BIG mistake.

Get it done Kenny. please

[clutchngrab 12]

Hudler has improved every year because of his work ethic. I don't think he has reached his full potential yet.

[travis08 3]

Edited May 12, 2009 by travis08

[xBrave_Heartx 0]

I completely agree.

I respectively disagree, I think he's turning into a fine player dont get me wrong. BUT, He will never be a complete package, He will never be able to be a consistant 2nd line scoring winger.. I think he is to slow,small and not gutsy enough to grind all the boards and isn't defensivly gifted. Certain teams i can see Hudler playing well against, But rough/tough teams is not one of them.

If we could let him walk in FA and get atleast a 1st round selection out of the deal, I'll take it.

[KrazyGangsta 79]

hudler is lazy and sucks. cluck-cluck

LoL the last 3 posts of yours have been exactly the same except different names LOL

[norrisnick 1]

I respectively disagree, I think he's turning into a fine player dont get me wrong. BUT, He will never be a complete package, He will never be able to be a consistant 2nd line scoring winger.. I think he is to slow,small and not gutsy enough to grind all the boards and isn't defensivly gifted. Certain teams i can see Hudler playing well against, But rough/tough teams is not one of them.

If we could let him walk in FA and get atleast a 1st round selection out of the deal, I'll take it.

Did you miss the series ending goal from round 1? Have you missed every single thing said about him by teammates and even Babcock (this season)? Hudler is fearless. He'll go anywhere against anyone to make a play.

[RedWings 79]

Good season but need to confirm. He's only 25 and with obviously a lot of playoff experience. You cannot get that easily on the market.

I would give him a small term deal, at 2.5 millions

[58Miles2Joe 12]

hahahaha, nice