edicius 3,269 Report post Posted December 6, 2009 Yeah, Facebook. That's really my only source for this right now, but I was curious if anyone else had saw this elsewhere and if there's any validity to it (thus, its proper location in the Rumor Mill). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 6, 2009 No idea about the validity, but it wouldn't surprise me. The KHL is pretty smarmy like that. Man, wouldn't that just be fitting the trend this season if Flip bolted overseas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
useyourillusion 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2009 haven't heard anything about this... hope it's not true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) Nothing in Finnish media.. They can always offer,but there's not a Finn in his right mind who'd go over to Russia and play, if he's already making $3mil/a season and gets to play for the powerhouse team in the best league of the world.. Edited December 7, 2009 by FinRedWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 Filppulla is about to break top 6 if he hasn't already. The kid has a bright future in the NHL and he knows it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 hopefully not... but i think Filpula knows that he is about to get a chance to be one of the top guys on and elite NHL team, unlike Hudler... Hudler just wanted to be Datsyuk, but he didn't have the ability in the NHL to that, so he left... this has got to be crap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted December 7, 2009 hopefully not... but i think Filpula knows that he is about to get a chance to be one of the top guys on and elite NHL team, unlike Hudler... Hudler just wanted to be Datsyuk, but he didn't have the ability in the NHL to that, so he left... this has got to be crap 1)Hudler just wanted to be Datsyuk? Wtf do you mean by this, you are acting like this is an unwanted charactersitic of a hockey player. I assume you mean he tried to rely on talent alone, but if you meant that just say it, seeing as when you compare him to wanting to play like Datsyuk, I envision an elite forward with the best two-way game in the league... if people are flaming that now, then I guess I am watching the wrong team... 2)Hudler didn't have the ability? You realize he is only 24 right? Datsyuk's 24 Year old season- 11 goals 24 assists- 35 points in 70 GP -Played with Brett Hull the vast majoirty of the year on the 2nd line, and was on the 2nd powerplay unit which contained the likes of Hull and Robaitallie Jiri Hudler's 24 year old Season- 23 goals, 34 assists- 57 Points in 80 GP ON THE THIRD/FOURTH ******* LINE AVERAGING LESS THAN 14 MINUTES A GAME, FOR GOD SAKES HIS REGULAR SHIFT LINEMATES WERE HELM AND DOWNEY FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE SEASON .... but oh wait, Hudler was on the 2nd power play unit, and small, so it is inexcusable to score less then 80 pts as a 24 year old 3rd year player. I am not arguing that Hudler is better than Datsyuk, but to say he did not have the talent to succeed in the NHL is ludicrous, especially seeing as his 3rd year in the league at the tender age of 24 saw him put up more points then Franzen had until he was almost 30 and more then Filpulla most probably ever will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 1)Hudler just wanted to be Datsyuk? Wtf do you mean by this, you are acting like this is an unwanted charactersitic of a hockey player. I assume you mean he tried to rely on talent alone, but if you meant that just say it, seeing as when you compare him to wanting to play like Datsyuk, I envision an elite forward with the best two-way game in the league... if people are flaming that now, then I guess I am watching the wrong team... 2)Hudler didn't have the ability? You realize he is only 24 right? Datsyuk's 24 Year old season- 11 goals 24 assists- 35 points in 70 GP -Played with Brett Hull the vast majoirty of the year on the 2nd line, and was on the 2nd powerplay unit which contained the likes of Hull and Robaitallie Jiri Hudler's 24 year old Season- 23 goals, 34 assists- 57 Points in 80 GP ON THE THIRD/FOURTH ******* LINE AVERAGING LESS THAN 14 MINUTES A GAME, FOR GOD SAKES HIS REGULAR SHIFT LINEMATES WERE HELM AND DOWNEY FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE SEASON .... but oh wait, Hudler was on the 2nd power play unit, and small, so it is inexcusable to score less then 80 pts as a 24 year old 3rd year player. I am not arguing that Hudler is better than Datsyuk, but to say he did not have the talent to succeed in the NHL is ludicrous, especially seeing as his 3rd year in the league at the tender age of 24 saw him put up more points then Franzen had until he was almost 30 and more then Filpulla most probably ever will. I definitely agree with you. I dont understand the Hudler bashing on this site. I think he was a very important part of this team. The only thing I disagree with is when you said he was playing with Helm and Downey. That' jsut untrue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted December 7, 2009 I definitely agree with you. I dont understand the Hudler bashing on this site. I think he was a very important part of this team. The only thing I disagree with is when you said he was playing with Helm and Downey. That' jsut untrue. The majority part was said for effect, but he definatly spent more time on the 4th line than the 1st, and for a stretch of 15 games he did have to play with Downey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 Fil has spoken to Finnish media. Not a word regarding KHL,just how he's doing and that he can't wait to get back out there. I say this one's busted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockey&beer 16 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 If you look at Hudler's stats, his production decrease when his TOI increased. He was effective playing against the 3rd/4th line of the opposition but up against the big boys he just couldn't do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 He couldn't leave anyway right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 Filppulla is about to break top 6 if he hasn't already. The kid has a bright future in the NHL and he knows it. Plus he's under contract for three more seasons after this one. He's not going anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 Fil has spoken to Finnish media. Not a word regarding KHL,just how he's doing and that he can't wait to get back out there. I say this one's busted. Is Filppula spending his recovery time in Finland? Or is he in Detroit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) My point was that hudler wanted to be the go to guy and he knew he couldnt be that on the wings. He said that. In no way am I arguing anything negative about hudler, other than the fact that he wanted a bigger role, which is fine. He was a very good third line player uM point must not have been clear Edited December 7, 2009 by cupforwings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted December 7, 2009 Is Filppula spending his recovery time in Finland? Or is he in Detroit? He's in Detroit. Back in the end of the month if everything goes ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted December 7, 2009 If you look at Hudler's stats, his production decrease when his TOI increased. He was effective playing against the 3rd/4th line of the opposition but up against the big boys he just couldn't do it. This is true, but the whole reason he was bumped up the second line last year for the 10-15 game slide was because if I recall the whole second line wasent clicking. The point of the matter is 60 points is better than most 2nd liners, and he did it on the third line. Personally I think it's unfair to use a stretch of 15 game where his points per time of ice went down (not significantly though) due to fact that he had to gel with new linemates who werent playing too hot either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 The majority part was said for effect, but he definatly spent more time on the 4th line than the 1st, and for a stretch of 15 games he did have to play with Downey Personally I dont remember that but even if that is that fact I was just eluding to the fact that in your original post you said that Downey was his regular line mate. Either way, I agree. Hudler was a big part of our team. Money aside, he was one of my favourite prospects in recent memory and I still would welcome him back next year or the year after if he chose to return to the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted December 10, 2009 Why so much bashing for Hudler. This this more good then bad. Hudler could potentially develop into being a better player + saved us cap issues this year and I'm sure he will be back to the Wings once his contract is finished. All tho if KHL offers him a major contract which I wouldn't blame him to cash in. Why not take advantage if there giving you an opportunity to make $$$. He wanted to have a major pay for a couple of years then he shall be back trust me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Why so much bashing for Hudler. This this more good then bad. Hudler could potentially develop into being a better player + saved us cap issues this year and I'm sure he will be back to the Wings once his contract is finished. All tho if KHL offers him a major contract which I wouldn't blame him to cash in. Why not take advantage if there giving you an opportunity to make $$$. He wanted to have a major pay for a couple of years then he shall be back trust me. Hudler ain't coming back... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pucks 66 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 If the KHL keeps offering up 5 million dollar contracts he'll be staying. If not he'll be on the next flight back to collect his 3 million per. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuck in socal 56 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 Where is the KHl getting fueled for all these expensive player contracts? Mafia most be involved one way or another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted December 25, 2009 Where is the KHl getting fueled for all these expensive player contracts? Mafia most be involved one way or another. The mafia and the dude who owns most of Russia's natural gas. And of course, that dude is linked heavily to... wait for it... the Russian mob. Please, Flip, don't leave me. I can change. Really. Don't leave me now. I *need* you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuck in socal 56 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 The mafia and the dude who owns most of Russia's natural gas. And of course, that dude is linked heavily to... wait for it... the Russian mob. Please, Flip, don't leave me. I can change. Really. Don't leave me now. I *need* you. We all "need" Flip now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
