Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted March 18, 2010 Filppula better skater, better defensively, better fit for NHL.. Hudler more skills and better shot, better passer. Hmm equally good but speed is so important for NHL'ers these days... You have to be kidding... 1 Z and D for the C reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted March 18, 2010 I found out why the Wings have been struggling this year. its because we dont have Hudlers clucking ritual anymore. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7AGRgs_a5I&feature=related Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted March 18, 2010 why am i not surprised Because I'm a vocal Filppula supporter and I have a Filppula avatar? Tell me if I'm close. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lilja4mvp Report post Posted March 18, 2010 Because I'm a vocal Filppula supporter and I have a Filppula avatar? Tell me if I'm close. because you're delusional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted March 19, 2010 You have to be kidding... Have you even seen a Wings game between 2006 and 2009? Hudler's definitely a better passer. Filppula can hold on to the puck much, much, much better but in terms of making a smart saucer pass I'll take Hudler first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted March 19, 2010 I like both players, but if I look at this in terms of the Red Wings then it is easily Hudler for me. Filppula is redundant on this team. We need more players with offensive talent like Hudler around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted March 19, 2010 Breaking it down: Hudler is better at seeing the ice, better at avoiding opposing players when carrying the puck, creating offense from nothing, making plays, passing-he's a better playmaker than any current Wing except Datsyuk, finishing scoring opportunities created by either himself or others. Hudler is better at creating offense without offensively skilled linemates to work with, more able to play all three forward positions without a drop in performance. Filppula is a better skater, is bigger and stronger, stronger in traffic and better in the corners, better defensively, better at faceoffs. Hudler is a top-six offensive forward; with his offensive skills he could play wing on most NHL teams' first lines. Filppula is a top-six two-way forward, and would be a legit second line center on many teams, or could play first or second line wing for many as well. I would say, as far as 'who's better' though, they are very close in ability. I would give a slight edge to Hudler, but if you were looking at one team trading Filppula to Hudler, it's a fair trade where you have to look at the needs of the team to determine which team is getting the better end of the deal. I would have loved to see Franzen/Filppula/Hudler or Franzen/Hudler/Holmstrom. Those would have been great lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted March 19, 2010 Have you even seen a Wings game between 2006 and 2009? Hudler's definitely a better passer. Filppula can hold on to the puck much, much, much better but in terms of making a smart saucer pass I'll take Hudler first. But Hudler could never skate the puck from the neutral zone int the offensive zone. Zetterberg, Datsyuk, and Filppula are the only one's on the Wings that can do it. 1 Z and D for the C reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted March 19, 2010 Filppula definitely has creepier eyebrows 1 zettie85 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted March 19, 2010 You have to be kidding... Andrew Ladd Agrees with you, everybody else does not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zettie85 106 Report post Posted March 19, 2010 I'm sure none of you have watched Hudler this season but he was one of the tops in the KHL. Not to say that is a great feat but he very well could have developed a lot more this year. If he is back next season I guess we will find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 20, 2010 (edited) Filppula definitely has creepier eyebrows And bleached blond hair, unusual for darker skin. Kinda creepy! But Hudler has that goofy face look when he's celebrating... They're both weird I tell ya! Edited March 20, 2010 by SouthernWingsFan 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted March 21, 2010 Seems Filppula had a decent game tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted March 21, 2010 Right now Filppula is the better player because of how he played. Let's see how long it lasts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites