How much production do you expect from Hudler?

[Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA]

Barring major injuries, how many points do you think Hudler is capable of next season? Babcock seems to think that Hudler has 70 point potential. I don't necessarily disagree, but find it hard to believe he will be able to put up those numbers THIS year, seeing as he most probably will be alternating between the 2nd-3rd lines, and Russia may have slowed down his game. I'm thinking anywhere from 55-65 points seems to be a realistic expectation, though I wouldn't be shocked if he put up some major numbers, and 30+ goals, or if he struggled to hit 50.

What say you LGW?

EDIT: Sorry Eva for not including the 120+ option

Edited July 6, 2010 by EZBAKETHAGANGSTA

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

No less than 50 points.

[HankthaTank 1,100]

I expect what the Babs expects.... 60-70.

[BUHdactyl 23]

I think 55-65 pts is definitely realistic, but I voted 60-70. Maybe Howard will be down with the clucking and Hudler will get an extra 15 or so from the chicken gods.

[CMatt89 63]

53-57

[#19=Legend 29]

id say realistically... 50 at the very least. anything under that is a dissapointment.

[soultrain 43]

he will be a solid 20g-30a this season...that will be a pretty nice addition...if the rest of the squad doesn't get too injured.

[Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA]

I think 55-65 pts is definitely realistic, but I voted 60-70. Maybe Howard will be down with the clucking and Hudler will get an extra 15 or so from the chicken gods.

Yeah, I have no doubt in my mind that the kid has the vision and the hands of a ppg player, but I just fear his game may have regressed in Russia, and he has never been the fastest skater. Should be interesting though, a tiny bit of me expects him to explode offensively.

[Original-Six 254]

depends on what line he plays on.

[blgillett 48]

55-60 points

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

His height, in inches.

[redwingfan19 293]

if he plays in the top 6 and gets PP time all season then I think he can crack 70

[dragonballgtz 273]

no less then 60 I hope

[South Dakota wings fan 7]

I voted 50-60. I'm keeping my expectations low so I am not too disappointed.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Prediction - 22g, 38a, 60 pts

[KrazyGangsta 79]

40 - 50 I'd say.

[Z and D for the C 712]

find it hard to believe he will be able to put up those numbers THIS year, seeing as he most probably will be alternating between the 2nd-3rd lines, and Russia may have slowed down his game.

I'm saying 50-60 for this reason. I think he'll be "slow" to start but will ramp it up, and next season will likely hit 60+, if not 70.

[newfy 695]

I'm thinking he'll break 60, but maybe not by much. Its so hard to know since noone can tell if he imrpoved or got worst while in Russia

[atodaso 279]

if the wings have a season similar to last (hopefully not) then 40-50. hopefully they play more like '08. if so, then 60-65 for happy

[Guest PatKaneInHumane]

It really depends on whether or not hes primarily playing with Filppula and Mule on the 2nd line or with Cleary/Bertuzzi/possibly Modano on the third.

If Flip can have his game be like that in the playoffs, I can see him setting up Hudler for 30-35 goals.

[Guest DatsyukianDeke13]

Mike Babcock publicly stated that he expects 60-70 from Huds so that will those will be my expectations. I think it will be interesting to see how he does. As of right now there are a ton of questions on him. I mean, did his game get worse in the one year he played in the KHL? Did he become a better skater on the bigger rinks? /those would probably be the biggest questions. I would say that is safe to bet he will have atleast 50, it is just a matter of figuring out what his points ceiling will be.

[Jesusberg 1,256]

I guess it really depends on where he gets to play. I think Bertuzzi's play will falter during the season, and Hudler might get some more time on the 2nd line. I'm certain he'll end up with time on the PP too. I think 50-60 is a safe bet.

[13dangledangle 957]

I really think that Huds has put A LOT of pressure on himself here...I just can't wait to see how he deals. (i picked between 50-60)

[eva unit zero 271]

Playing on one of the top two lines, Hudler should be looking at around 30 goals and 40-50 assists, if not better. He'll either be on the wing with one of Dats or Z if they're split, or he'll be on a second line with Flip and Franzen. For a guy with Rex's offensive talent, 70 points or more should be the result from that kind of linemates, real top-six ice time and PP time like he should be getting.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

12 people voted that Hudler would score fewer points than his two pro seasons. 3 of those people thought Hudler would magically regress to the point that he'll have his worst season since his rookie year.

Amazing hockey knowledge on display.