Jiri Hudler Watch Thread

[Guest MaltbyistheFuture]

Istill have faith in him. He may have started off slow, but the past few games he has created some golden chances. He obviously has the talent, but the KHL has obviously slowed his game down, and at times hes looked unfamiliar and uncomfortable with his linemates. Hopefully, when his confidence gets back up, he can start scoring at a similiar rate to his great 57 point year. Once he does get going though, the Wing's depth will look even more lethal.

Indeed it was. Dry bland humor can be fun.

I wouldn't call your style"dry humor" as much as "Unfunny and Annoying Humor".

[esteef 2,679]

And you find it strange that a player wants to make as much as he possibly can?

It's not like Detroit is full of players who have salaries much less than they deserve.

I don't find it strange at all, I find it selfish, especially when in Detroit it has mostly been team before individual. Could he have made more money signing with Tampa or Atlanta or wherever? Sure. But smart players have chosen to stay with a superior league team that has proven success versus higher salary options for the simple result of making more money elsewhere. Does Hudler think he is more important than players such as Draper, Maltby, Modano, Chelios, (and the list goes on), because of 1 years worth of production on a team laden with talent? Dumb decision by him to leave regardless. Especially since he hasn't produced as of late.

esteef

[Guest MaltbyistheFuture]

I don't find it strange at all, I find it selfish, especially when in Detroit it has mostly been team before individual. Could he have made more money signing with Tampa or Atlanta or wherever? Sure. But smart players have chosen to stay with a superior league team that has proven success versus higher salary options for the simple result of making more money elsewhere. Does Hudler think he is more important than players such as Draper, Maltby, Modano, Chelios, (and the list goes on), because of 1 years worth of production on a team laden with talent? Dumb decision by him to leave regardless. Especially since he hasn't produced as of late.

esteef

Entirely subjective. Not all people's priorities are the same.

[The Secret 304]

I don't find it strange at all, I find it selfish, especially when in Detroit it has mostly been team before individual. Could he have made more money signing with Tampa or Atlanta or wherever? Sure. But smart players have chosen to stay with a superior league team that has proven success versus higher salary options for the simple result of making more money elsewhere. Does Hudler think he is more important than players such as Draper, Maltby, Modano, Chelios, (and the list goes on), because of 1 years worth of production on a team laden with talent? Dumb decision by him to leave regardless. Especially since he hasn't produced as of late.

esteef

Bertuzzi was here, chose to leave for greener pastures, bounced around and was lucky enough to be brought back...he has something to offer that we currently need (skill, size and strength)... Hudler wasn't as lucky, especially to the team that brought him in an gave him his chance. To me when Hudler defected he was Filpula's equal/competitor... now Fil has a progressed and has a home and Hudler needs to prove himself all over again and hasn't done it...and more so has serious competition that has shown him up (Abbie, Cleary, Eaves, even Miller)

Edited November 21, 2010 by The Secret

[esteef 2,679]

Entirely subjective. Not all people's priorities are the same.

Exactly the point, he chose money over winning.

esteef

[Rivalred 630]

Exactly the point, he chose money over winning.

esteef

You are in a debate with someone who's username is "Maltbyisthefuture" and he joined yesterday, that does not say much.

The future of what? The dude is done. Yes, he was a valuable part of the team for years, but....

Edited November 21, 2010 by Rivalred

[Guest MaltbyistheFuture]

Exactly the point, he chose money over winning.

esteef

I was more arguing the fact that you said Hudler's decision was dumb. From your opin ion it may have been, but like I said, we don't know whether or not he regrets HIS choice.

You are in a debate with someone who's username is "Maltbyisthefuture" and he joined yesterday, that does not say much.

The future of what? The dude is done. Yes, he was a valuable part of the team for years, but....

Internet names on a sports discussion forum = Serious Business.

Since you seem so uptight about formalities here, I suggest you learn to use "whose" instead of a contraction of "who is". Posters who have similar standards for an internet forum clearly demand it.

Edited November 21, 2010 by MaltbyistheFuture

[Rivalred 630]

I was more arguing the fact that you said Hudler's decision was dumb. From your opin ion it may have been, but like I said, we don't know whether or not he regrets HIS choice.

Internet names on a sports discussion forum = Serious Business.

Since you seem so uptight about formalities here, I suggest you learn to use "whose" instead of a contraction of "who is". Posters who have similar standards for an internet forum clearly demand it.

Dude, I grew up poor in the ghetto and didn't graduate high school. I can barely read and write, let alone understand complex discussion due to many learning disabilities.

That was a kick to the nads.

On a side note, your meaning of your username still alludes.

Like mentioned before, Hudler will be given the same amount of time as Leino or more a greater amount of time/money has been invested in him... Until then, guess we shall have to see how things turn out.

Edited November 21, 2010 by Rivalred

[Guest MaltbyistheFuture]

Dude, I grew up poor in the ghetto and didn't graduate high school. I can barely read and write, let alone understand complex discussion due to many learning disabilities.

That was a kick to the nads.

On a side note, your meaning of your username still alludes.

Like mentioned before, Hudler will be given the same amount of time as Leino or more a greater amount of time/money has been invested in him... Until then, guess we shall have to see how things turn out.

1) It is obvious sarcasm. How one can not comprehend something this obvious is beyond me.

2) Have I argued that Hudler's poor play should be excused? No, I simply said that calling his decision stupid is something a third party cannot really say. For all we know, it may really be all about the money for happy Huds. I'm starting to think the first few lines of your last post were serious.

3) http://www.diffen.com/difference/Allude_vs_Elude

Edited November 21, 2010 by MaltbyistheFuture

[Rivalred 630]

1) It is obvious sarcasm. How one can not comprehend something this obvious is beyond me.

2) Have I argued that Hudler's poor play should be excused? No, I simply said that calling his decision stupid is something a third party cannot really say. For all we know, it may really be all about the money for happy Huds. I'm starting to think the first few lines of your last post were serious.

1. Lost me, what is obvious?

2. Excused from what?

3. Money doesn't buy happiness?

4. First lines of what?

[Guest MaltbyistheFuture]

1. Lost me, what is obvious?

2. Excused from what?

3. Money doesn't buy happiness?

4. First lines of what?

And to think you were the one who "eluded" to me as a possible troll...if you seriously can't see what I was referring to, I suggest you re-read your post. I doubt you really are having a hard time comprehending what I'm saying though... probably just being a egocentric *******.

On the off chance you really are confused though (which is a very real possibility due to your obvious confusion with the English language while trying to sound more intelligent than you really are over the internet) I've answered your questions.

1. Lost me, what is obvious? My user name

3. Money doesn't buy happiness? It may for some people.

4. First lines of what? Your post dumbass

Edited November 21, 2010 by MaltbyistheFuture

[Rivalred 630]

I was more arguing the fact that you said Hudler's decision was dumb. From your opin ion it may have been, but like I said, we don't know whether or not he regrets HIS choice.

Internet names on a sports discussion forum = Serious Business.

Since you seem so uptight about formalities here, I suggest you learn to use "whose" instead of a contraction of "who is". Posters who have similar standards for an internet forum clearly demand it.

And to think you were the one who eluded to me as a possible troll...if you seriously can't see what I was referring to, I suggest you re-read your post. I doubt you really are having a hard time comprehending what I'm saying though... probably just being an a *******.

Oh, I get it now... Internet forum names are serious business, yet it is made out to be sarcastic. Does not sound so serious to me, a bit contradicting

Ouch, no need for name calling or vulgar language.

One has to wonder what your usual username is around here, hope the IP addresses gives it away...

Anyways... Let the "Babs" figure out what he wants to do to motivate Hudler. Key thing is, he may need to be put on a line where he does not get thrown around like a rag doll.

Edited November 21, 2010 by Rivalred

[Guest MaltbyistheFuture]

Oh, I get it now... Internet forum names are serious business, yet it is made out to be sarcastic. Does not sound so serious to me, bit contradicting

Ouch, no need for name calling or vulgar language.

One has to wonder what usual username is around here, hope IP addresses give it away...

Anyways... Let the "Babs" figure out what he wants to do to motivate Hudler. Key thing is, he may need to be put on a line where he does not get thrown around like a rag doll.

I guess my sarcasm "alluded" your sense of humor.

Do you seriously not see your own hypocrisy of calling out someone with an obviously sarcastic name when you constantly bait people with feigned ignorance/sarcasm? People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, and considering you blatantly attacked me, and then posted non-sequential followups to my posts, I think it is you who should be labeled as a troll.

Edited November 21, 2010 by MaltbyistheFuture

[Rivalred 630]

I guess my sarcasm "alluded" your sense of humor.

Ah, I must of misspelled the word...

Anyone have predictions on if Hudler is going to show up tonight and take responsibility?

Edited November 21, 2010 by Rivalred

[esteef 2,679]

I was more arguing the fact that you said Hudler's decision was dumb. From your opin ion it may have been, but like I said, we don't know whether or not he regrets HIS choice.

I know what you meant and of course it's my opinion that it was dumb. His choice or not, dumb or not, it still sheds light on his "loyalty" to the team in a GM's eyes I would think.

esteef

[Guest Crymson]

Hudler is having yet another horrid game. He had a chance to go for a rebound on Helm's shot, but he couldn't be bothered to do anything but coast towards the net. Were Eaves in his place, Eaves would have been flying into the crease and that would have been a goal.

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

Hudler is having yet another horrid game. He had a chance to go for a rebound on Helm's shot, but he couldn't be bothered to do anything but coast towards the net. Were Eaves in his place, Eaves would have been flying into the crease and that would have been a goal.

That was Miller.

[brett 1,029]

huds looks worse then leino did while he was here, leino was cheaper too!

[Guest Crymson]

That was Miller.

No, that was Hudler. I saw the face.

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

No, that was Hudler. I saw the face.

So did I. It was Miller.

[Broken 16 381]

Speaking of Hudler watch... just watched Hudler shy from the net and shovel a useless backhand pass into nothingness during a crucial powerplay. He looks like s***.

Edited November 22, 2010 by Broken 16

[nate94gt 134]

Speaking of Hudler watch... just watched Hudler shy from the net and shovel a useless backhand pass into nothingness during a crucial powerplay. He looks like s***.

yeah, i mentioned that during the gdt. What the f*** was he thinking? Assuming he was actually thinking?

I used to really like hudler, but lately, this is just completely 100% sad. He needs to sit like ericsson did last year

[esteef 2,679]

You guys don't understand, he needs better linemates! Zetterberg isn't good enough!

esteef

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

You guys don't understand, he needs better linemates! Zetterberg isn't good enough!

esteef

As I said in the GDT, put him on the same line with Crosby and Ovechkin being his linemates, and he'd still struggle.

[Rivalred 630]

You guys don't understand, he needs better linemates! Zetterberg isn't good enough!

esteef

Trade his ass to the Pens

Maybe he will ruin their chemistry like he did with our players

Edited November 22, 2010 by Rivalred