FifeHockeyNut 57 Report post Posted January 8, 2012 Now the question becomes, if he keeps playing like this and comes in around 55-60 points for the season...should we re-sign him and how much is $ is a reasonable contract? Beat me to it. I'm sure management will be considering it. I wouldn't be surprised if he was in the Winged Wheel next year. I'm not moved either way but there's bound to be a few guys here would hate that, but if he's going to put up numbers like that a reasonably priced contract would not be out of the question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Now the question becomes, if he keeps playing like this and comes in around 55-60 points for the season...should we re-sign him and how much is $ is a reasonable contract? Wanted to give this thread a bump. And this ^^^^^^^ My thoughts exactly. His value definitely has risen... Beat me to it. I'm sure management will be considering it. I wouldn't be surprised if he was in the Winged Wheel next year. I'm not moved either way but there's bound to be a few guys here would hate that, but if he's going to put up numbers like that a reasonably priced contract would not be out of the question. Sorry missed your post. I for one was a hater on Huds last year cause well he was invisible on the ice last season. This season he's a bit more noticable and the points NOW are coming. So good, about time. So yes now I'm a bit indifferent about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 Hudler now 2nd on the team in goals. I know that makes the Hudler haters unhappy, but I thought I would point it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted February 3, 2012 Just on a tear lately. Some may say the trade value hasn't been higher and you could be right but it's good to see him getting it done nevertheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 I'm indifferent on the guy. I don't hate him like some in here, but it probably wouldn't kill me if he wasn't around anymore. No denying he's currently on a hot streak right now. Only thing I really have against him is he needs to shoot more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 I'd call him more average than poor. And he doesn't try to make passes that are above his ability level. Honestly I wish we could say that for all of our players. One thing Bert does that drives me nuts is try to make silly, fancy passes that are way too risky. I wish he had that kind of good sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 I'm indifferent on the guy. I don't hate him like some in here, but it probably wouldn't kill me if he wasn't around anymore. Same. Well, for most of the time. Not afraid to put him in trade requests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted February 15, 2012 who would have thought at the beginning of the year hudler would been 2nd on the team in goals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted February 15, 2012 Never forget the magic words - Contract. Year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted February 15, 2012 I'm indifferent on the guy. I don't hate him like some in here, but it probably wouldn't kill me if he wasn't around anymore. No denying he's currently on a hot streak right now. Only thing I really have against him is he needs to shoot more. Yeah. He's top 60 in the league in goals. Imagine if he were shooting at the level Hudler-haters seem to think he needs to be? Top 30? Top 15? Top 5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted February 15, 2012 Yeah. He's top 60 in the league in goals. Imagine if he were shooting at the level Hudler-haters seem to think he needs to be? Top 30? Top 15? Top 5? I'm not a Hudler hater but I think it's a valid argument he needs to shoot more. There's many instances where he's in a great scoring position and he opts to pass, which results in a shot from a lower percentage scoring position. It's not hate, it's really that he's got a great shot and needs to think more like a sniper. Some games he still has some of that "pass first" mentality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted February 15, 2012 Never forget the magic words - Contract. Year. I don't think that has anything to do with it. The guy finally has some consistent line mates, has had some time to adjust to the NHL and had a summer to get in the best shape of his career. He is playing the best hockey of his career and I think he provides the most value for the buck. Everyone who constantly calls out for him to be traded needs to look at what he has done this year for the team. He has been great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites