Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 In his third season in Grand Rapids, Hudler scored 97 points in 76 games (1.28 PPG). After that, he went on to play a full season for the Wings. In Filppula's first season in Grand Rapids, he scored 71 points in 74 games (.96 PPG). After that, he went on to play a full season for the Wings. Last season, in Tatar's first season in Grand Rapids, he scored 76 points in 42 games (1.80 PPG). Honestly, if we don't end up signing Modano (maybe even if we do), I think he'd be a good (if not great) fit on the third line with Huds and Cleary. I know that the Wings like to have their player over ripen in GR but it seems like this kid is ready now. The only likely gripe is that he's a bit under weight, but the stats on NHL.com might not be up to date and he can always put on some pounds during the season. I'm guess that he's going to be a training camp and can win a spot, but I just thought I would bring it up here as no one ever talks about Tatar being full time next season. I think it's pretty likely, especially if Modano doesn't sign. 2 Hockey13Playa and Wings_Toledo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) In his third season in Grand Rapids, Hudler scored 97 points in 76 games (1.28 PPG). After that, he went on to play a full season for the Wings. In Filppula's first season in Grand Rapids, he scored 71 points in 74 games (.96 PPG). After that, he went on to play a full season for the Wings. Last season, in Tatar's first season in Grand Rapids, he scored 76 points in 42 games (1.80 PPG). Honestly, if we don't end up signing Modano (maybe even if we do), I think he'd be a good (if not great) fit on the third line with Huds and Cleary. I know that the Wings like to have their player over ripen in GR but it seems like this kid is ready now. The only likely gripe is that he's a bit under weight, but the stats on NHL.com might not be up to date and he can always put on some pounds during the season. I'm guess that he's going to be a training camp and can win a spot, but I just thought I would bring it up here as no one ever talks about Tatar being full time next season. I think it's pretty likely, especially if Modano doesn't sign. tatar did nor score 76 points in 42 games 32 pts in 58 games which is still impressive for a 18-19 year old who has never played in NA Edited July 16, 2010 by redwingfan19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 Oh, wow. >< http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8475193#&navid=nhl-search Guess I got a little excited and thought that was in GR. I'll just sit in the corner for a little while... 3 Namingway, Hockey13Playa and YMHC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 Oh, wow. >< http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8475193#&navid=nhl-search Guess I got a little excited and thought that was in GR. I'll just sit in the corner for a little while... lol he still impressed man and I think he could crack the roster but it's pretty much full and he wouldn't get as much ice time here. Definite injury call up though if god forbid one of our star players goes down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rufio 29 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 32 pts in 58 games is more like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 Even with the little stats omission aside, he could very well impress the team out of camp. I think one reason they wouldn't let him join up with the team yet is because of the way he began to slide near the end of last season. I think the wear and tear caught up with him. He was really impressive at the beginning of the year, though, so I just think he needs to improve his conditioning a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks, to whoever negged my posts. I hadn't otherwise realized that I was wrong on this one. Keep up the good work! 3 Skeptikal, Wings_Toledo and GoWings1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 would love to see him get called up for a few games this season and definately if one of our stars goes down with an injury.... this kid is the real deal and will be on the roster full time in 2011-2012... be about it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Off the Post 11 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 I really have high hopes for Tatar and i want the staff to full-make sure hes ready before he makes the team. I would say another 1 - 2 years in Griffins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 16, 2010 tatar did nor score 76 points in 42 games 32 pts in 58 games which is still impressive for a 18-19 year old who has never played in NA Rofl epic misread. I'd be willing to bet Filppula couldn't put in 76 points in 42 games in GR now, nevermind Tatar. 2 redwingfan19 and OakWing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 There's more of a chance that Mursak is a regular in 2010/11 than Tatar, and Mursak has no chance. Why rush their development? Mursak will be up next season, Tatar will either be up next season or in 2012/13 when Holmstrom, Bertuzzi and maybe more are all gone. 1 Lidstrom for life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 Tatar was clicking at a point per game pace at the beginning of the season, for the first 20 games or so. I read that he was the Griffins best forward during that time. He started to slide towards the second half of the season. Look for him to maintain a PPG next year. Hopefully he has been working hard in the offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Tatar still has to adjust to the length and grind of an American hockey season. Its apparent that he has the skill to be phenomenal: look at the first half of the season last year when he was outscoring everybody. Once the second half hit, though, Tatar burned out and couldn't keep up. That's what this year in Grand Rapids is all about for him: enduring the full season without burning out. He's had a taste of what to expect, now he just needs to execute. If he can show some consistency this year, maybe we'll see him called up for a couple games next year, and the year after that the sky is the limit. Edited July 16, 2010 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACE 3 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 I watched him in a couple games in Saskatoon at the world juniors although he is a very smoth player I was not overly impresed with him looked a little lazy and did a lot of floating ,although he did not get as much ice as you would expect I thought he might have been a little banged up. Having said ths you could see he has the smarts and the talent to play with the big boys it may be a matter of determination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 I watched him in a couple games in Saskatoon at the world juniors although he is a very smoth player I was not overly impresed with him looked a little lazy and did a lot of floating ,although he did not get as much ice as you would expect I thought he might have been a little banged up. Having said ths you could see he has the smarts and the talent to play with the big boys it may be a matter of determination. Yes, I felt that he underperformed at the World Juniors. This was during the time that he was burning out from the grind of the AHL season. This kid has all the talent in the world. Definitely my favourite prospect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 One more season with the Griffins will do him a lot of good. Detroit does not have a history of rushing players and they don't have any need to start doing so this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
