titanium2 867 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Two games with points. His main value. Hope it keeps coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 I've said it all season, give him time, he will turn it around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Two games with points. His main value. Hope it keeps coming. yup. i have always been a hudler supporter... ive been pretty upset at him lately and ready to ship him off. Lets hope this point streak continues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Hehe... He's at least starting to build up trade value. 1 Detroit \# 1 Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Hehe... He's at least starting to build up trade value. Exactly what I came in here to say 1 Detroit \# 1 Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Hudler is playing better than Crosby the last 2 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 So all it takes for Hudler is for Datsyuk and Cleary to be injured? I'd say it took time down low on the power-play instead of riding the point. Whatever, though, I'm just glad he's putting 'em away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) I'd say it took time down low on the power-play instead of riding the point. Whatever, though, I'm just glad he's putting 'em away. This. Hudler wasn't suited to playing the point-- his best assets are his playmaking skill and ability to use his deadly shot from the circles down. Blasting shots from the point just isn't suited to his strengths. edit: Kelsey Grammer Edited December 30, 2010 by Drake_Marcus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acidroach420 25 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Jiri "Two-game-point-streak" Hudler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 ...the plot thickens as the saga continues... this week's episode: Hudzilla Faces His Demons stay tuned to find out what happens next week! 1 hooon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stolberg Report post Posted December 30, 2010 lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey v3.4 45 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) This. Hudler wasn't suited to playing the point-- his best assets are his playmaking skill and ability to use his deadly shot from the circles down. Blasting shots from the point just isn't suited to his strengths. edit: Kelsey Grammer I need more games before I even start re-considering my opinion on Hudler. He has talent, but he doesn't have a lot of size. I said in an earlier thread he doesn't need to be trying to carry the puck into the zone, he needs to play deep. His first goal of the season came from BEHIND the net. Hudler is a solid play maker, but he kind of sucks with the puck on open ice. He's too small, defense is too big, and so on. His best play-making is done along the boards (Dump and chase), and his best scoring opportunities come from very close to the net. Get him the pass while he's in the slot, and he has a good shot at putting it home. What we've seen all year from Hudler is either 1) He tries to carry the puck into the zone, and accomplishes nothing as he gets beat off the puck. 2) His goals have all come basically down low, and from positionally accurate places. 3) His playmaking is notable, but he can't generally keep the puck for very long, so if he doesn't make the play rapidly, he loses his opportunity. I'm sure Babcock is a much brighter hockey mind than I will ever be, but If I had a player similar to Hudler on a team I was coaching (Yeah, sure), I would urge him not to carry the puck, and instead focus on getting into position. Get a bigger guy to carry the puck, or play a dump and chase style, with bigger guys crashing behind the boards, while Hudler plays positionally near the front of the net. In his case, the Right circle should be his territory of movement. I think Hudler should use his playmaking ability when the situation calls for it, but I honestly feel his focus should be positioning, and getting into high percentage shot areas. We shouldn't be using Hudler as a playmaker, or a puck carrier. Those skills are clearly NOT working out well for him. I'd have hudler play very positional offense, and if his confidence goes up notably, let him expand his own creativity. Until then though, he should be parking himself in high scoring areas, ready to receive the pass. IMO. Edited December 30, 2010 by Joey v3.4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted December 30, 2010 Biggest thing I notice is he's winning more puck battles. Keep her goin'! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) Anyone whatching Red Wings Live on FSN right now? They asked Hudler about some team mates' new year resolution and he really didn't look interested in talking, in fact he looked pissed and his body language was very negative. Not sure if I am misinterpreting things or reading too deep, but it was odd. Edited December 31, 2010 by Heaten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted January 1, 2011 Anybody else notice that Huds has a bit of chemistry with Bertuzzi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) RAFALSKI sucks!!! So does AussieWing (at having faith). Tatar's first! Edited January 1, 2011 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 1, 2011 Anybody else notice that Huds has a bit of chemistry with Bertuzzi? Floaters gonna float Lovers gonna love I don't even want None of the above... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Food Stamps Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Say what you want, but the past 5 games Hudler has looked very dangerous. He was pointless in NYI, but had a great shot, and set Franzen up with a great Shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Jiri hudler -9, ouch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stolberg Report post Posted January 3, 2011 i thought he had an assist on the filppula goal guess not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Say what you want, but the past 5 games Hudler has looked very dangerous. He was pointless in NYI, but had a great shot, and set Franzen up with a great Shot. Looked dangerous compared to earlier in the season. Still hardly dangerous though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atodaso 279 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Looked dangerous compared to earlier in the season. Still hardly dangerous though it's tough to be dangerous when you absolutely refuse to shoot the puck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 it's tough to be dangerous when you absolutely refuse to shoot the puck Yup. I was at the Philly game, lower bowl and its frustrating to go watch a guy like him pass up good scoring opportunities constantly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Hudler and dangerous in the same vicinity is like saying Petr Klima and tough guy in the same paragraph. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Hudler and dangerous in the same vicinity is like saying Petr Klima and tough guy in the same paragraph. Yep, like Osgood and HOF goaltender...its just illogical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
