Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 So, now that Modano, Abs and Cleary are playing together on the third line and kicking ass, while Hudler sits, lots of threads are popping up about dumping Hudler. Well, last year, there was a 'Bertuzzi is lazy and he sucks' thread, and he showed that he can play, and has earned his role on this team. I was a fan of Hudler in the past, and was sure he would be good coming back, but so far (yes, I know 11 games in) he has yet to show that he is even NHL-Caliber anymore. I know Eva will be on this thread like a fly on s*** within three minutes probably, but Hudler needs to either get better NOW... or we need to find a player who we can get for him. Much like Leino, while he had potential, neither player seemed to fit into Detroit's system, and perhaps Hudler should be traded to a team where he will get top 6 minutes and will be an important piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Hahaha. Oh how I love the potential of this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Well yeah, get now while the gettin's good. Apparently slurping beluga cavier out of prostitutes navels does not do much for playing hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 I still believe in Jiri Hudler. (I had "I still believe in Chris Osgood" as my sig once, and it worked.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Wait for it........ Hudler thinks you all smell!!! *shrugs* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 i agree. hudler is lazy and sucks, i thought he was suppose to play last night? 2 PavelValerievichDatsyuk and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 It might take more than a dozen games for him to click back in. Different style here than KHL? Huddie will be OK... he knows what the inside of Babs' doghouse looks like - I am sure he doesn't care for the view. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Sample 31 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Hudler dosen't fit on this team right now. He is too small to go into the corners and dig the puck out, he gets pushed around in front of the net, and who do you make sit for him? He is a good player without question, but do you want that big of cap hit watching the games? I say see what is available for him and decide from there. 2 Z and D for the C and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) So, now that Modano, Abs and Cleary are playing together on the third line and kicking ass, while Hudler sits, lots of threads are popping up about dumping Hudler. Well, last year, there was a 'Bertuzzi is lazy and he sucks' thread, and he showed that he can play, and has earned his role on this team. I was a fan of Hudler in the past, and was sure he would be good coming back, but so far (yes, I know 11 games in) he has yet to show that he is even NHL-Caliber anymore. I know Eva will be on this thread like a fly on s*** within three minutes probably, but Hudler needs to either get better NOW... or we need to find a player who we can get for him. Much like Leino, while he had potential, neither player seemed to fit into Detroit's system, and perhaps Hudler should be traded to a team where he will get top 6 minutes and will be an important piece. What a load of crap. Leino did nothing while he was here, to compare the two is stupid. Hudler had 23 goals 2 years ago and you make the stupid statement that he doesn't seem to fit into our system. Don't let the facts get in the way of your rant. Edited November 6, 2010 by chrisdetroit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 I like Hudler and I would like to see him get going but the problem is I like the rest of the team as is, even the third line seems to be thriving and Hudler just isn't a 4th line grinder/checker. It's a good problem to have but we have too many players for the lineup. That being said it really makes no sense to trade Hudler except for draft picks because you'll get back another press box pony. I would wait this whole thing out, there are bound to be injuries and the depth will be nice to have at that point, until then rotate players as Babs is doing and maybe bump Abby to the 4th line where he will feel more comfortable to see if Hudler can click with the third if Miller, Eaves, or Helm are out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FedorovGurl 2 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 I too still believe in Hudler and think he will be just fine. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Right now, I'm of the belief that Hudler sucks, because he's lazy. He just needs to start working a little harder, move his feet, work the puck along the boards, and play with a little bit of confidence. That year of paid vacation really didn't help the little dude at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Him and his agent, on the horses they came back in on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) I was optimistic about him returning to us after a season in the KHL. Obviously play over there has backfired on his NHL play. He just isn't fitting in out there right now. Maybe it's too early? I don't know. Expectations were too high for him this season. I smell trade maybe coming cause I think we could getting someone a lot better tbh. Maybe someone and a pick. : ) Edited November 6, 2010 by St. Michael (the Red Wing) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 He just does not have the strength to fight for pucks along the boards plain and simple. Unless he gets more time on the PP I don't think his point production will get better being on the 3rd or 4th line. If Babs really wants to get him going put him on the point of the PP as he has a good hard shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 For hudler to be good he has to play on a line were he gets the puck constantly, because of his size and not poor skating he can rarely get the puck himself. He just doesn't fit the Wings system. And playing him on the fourth is detrimental to him and the team, because he doesn't provide any energy or grit. Saying all that I still like him as a player, but I don't see him succeeding her, we now have young players that have leapforgged him and he won't get the neccesary playing time to be consistent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58Miles2Joe 12 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 2 wingsgirl001 and FedorovGurl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 What a load of crap. Leino did nothing while he was here, to compare the two is stupid. Hudler had 23 goals 2 years ago and you make the stupid statement that he doesn't seem to fit into our system. Don't let the facts get in the way of your rant. Leino never played on a stacked line up like Hudler had when he put up all those points. Hudler looks exactly like Leino, I just hope we trade him before his trade value is compltely gone and we get a 5th round pick for a top 6 player on some other team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Yea, I think 9 games isn't enough. Give it a little time. Last year I thought Bert was lazy, and he was, but he's tearin' it up. Huds has shown he has what it takes, and is still young. Chill. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 The only reason it worked for Bertuzzi is because he actually was at one point good and showed effort. Hudler was never good, and doesn't show any effort. He needs to be waived and go re-learn the game in the AHL, that's the only way he's going to be able to maintain an NHL career. 1 henrik40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Leino never played on a stacked line up like Hudler had when he put up all those points. Hudler looks exactly like Leino, I just hope we trade him before his trade value is compltely gone and we get a 5th round pick for a top 6 player on some other team Umm.. For much of last season, Leino recieved top 6 minutes, playing with the likes of Datsyuk, Z, Fil, and Bert. I'm still baffled everyone is calling for a trade. Do any of you understand how a trade works? What exactly would we get in return for him? Another Toleffson? No thanks. Its 11 games in and we have one of the best records in the NHL. Some of you just NEED something to whine about. Hudler will be fine. 2 F2B&G and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Remember whose basement Huds lived in way back when he was a youngling. :burger: 2 redwingfan19 and Hey man nice shot! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Hey, let me point out that I'm just hoping that the thread reversal rule of this board works for Huds. If he scores even one goal tonight, I'd be happy. I'm pretty impressed that out of our whole team, only one player isn't showing up much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Umm.. For much of last season, Leino recieved top 6 minutes, playing with the likes of Datsyuk, Z, Fil, and Bert. I'm still baffled everyone is calling for a trade. Do any of you understand how a trade works? What exactly would we get in return for him? Another Toleffson? No thanks. Its 11 games in and we have one of the best records in the NHL. Some of you just NEED something to whine about. Hudler will be fine. Yeah but thats something Hudler contributed nothing towards. Why not take a guy who is being useless and trade for a prospect or some picks and help insure that our future is just as bright as the present is. Not to mention we would get cap space for injury call ups or a potential dead line move if we need a vital piece to be added. There is no point in wasting a skilled guy like Hudler as the 13th forward when he has some trade value Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted November 6, 2010 Babcock wanted 60 points from him this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites