Nev 1,085 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 As for Hudler, I'm not going to be that upset if he takes a larger offer elsewhere. However, it does concern me that the Red Wings are losing 25 goals and were already in need of adding to the top-six with Hudler around. There's nobody internally on the roster that is going to score 25 next season. As one-dimensional as Hudler is as a player, the Red Wings are lacking that dimension. Holland really has his work cut out for him. This. I think a lot of Wings fans opinions of him are clouded by the fact he bolted for the KHL, then came back and took half a season to get into NHL shape. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 It's worth noting Hudler only peforms when it's a contract year as well. 2007 - 15 goals, 76 games (contract year) 2008 - 13 goals, 81 games 2009 - 23 goals, 82 games (contract year) 2010 - Russian Hooker Year 2011 - 10 goals, 73 games 2012 - 25 goals, 81 games (contract year) Money motivated indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 No bad feelings here, good luck Hudler. Yeah, Holland has to fill some holes but keep in mind we dove have tons of cap space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Money motivated indeed. The players still get paid every two weeks, don't they? That should have been his motivation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fixxxer 11 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 If he goes someplace else with DECENT teammates, Hudler will put up 60 plus points easy. I wish him the best He does have decent teammates already and is spotty goal scorer if anything he should be flourishing in our style of hockey but he doesn't. He's too easy to play against for other teams when it matters and he isn't going to wear anyone down. The general problem imo with this team is having too many playmakers and not enough shoot first mentality. I don't believe huds has shoot first mentality and the already glaring cons of him that everyone has mentioned makes him an easy replacable player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 If we replace him with a more complete, multi-dimensional player then I'm all for it. I don't think he'll get amazing offers on the market so I think we have some time to play with. People know he's a small player with a one dimensional role on a talented roster. If I were a GM I would not expect his point production to keep up on a non-puck possession style team without amazing centers. 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Don't worry, LGWs. Jason Williams will replace Hudlers 50pts.... 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diluvian04 11 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Does anyone want to predict how much he is gonna get on the open market? I think that GMs are gonna be idiots and actually give him somewhere in the neighborhood of 4.5 and 5 Million. I just get that feeling that someone is gonna go crazy. Would have never predicted the contracts from last year so we'll see what happens. Edited June 30, 2012 by Diluvian04 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 http://www.freep.com/article/20120629/SPORTS05/120629038/1053/sports05 Jiri Hudler unlikely to re-sign with Red Wings but 'didn't close the door While im somewhat happy, he better be replaced with someone better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulwoodsfan 52 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Does anyone want to predict how much he is gonna get on the open market? I think that GMs are gonna be idiots and actually give him somewhere in the neighborhood of 4.5 and 5 Million. I just get that feeling that someone is gonna go crazy. Would have never predicted the contracts from last year so we'll see what happens. That is probably the safest prediction on any forum anywhere. Calgary signing Wideman for $5M-plus, and the number of teams below the cap floor, means crazy money is all but assured, again. I think it will take at least $4.5/yr to sign Huds, and Suter is going to get above $8/yr. And for the record I would have no problem signing Suter for $8-8.5.yr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 If Hudler was playing on a line with big tough guys, he would of had more points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Wonder which team is eyeing Hudler and will overpay him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted June 30, 2012 I have a feeling Huds will end up in the sunshine state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Is it wrong of me to hope that some team offers him more money and he doesn't play that well? I just want to see him fall on his face for being so smug about his talents and the Wings holding him back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Finally. Hopefully he signs with someone quickly tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtuhockey7 23 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Haven't heard any rumors surrounding Happy today, anyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Across The Pond 196 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Heard a rumour that Nucks and Jets are interested. But it was from a supposed insider who hasn't seemed to get anything right today. So don't necessarily trust it but still a rumour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastonWings 2 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 He's too small too slow. Wings are better off without him. Bring in someone who can skate and not be bumped off the puck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtuhockey7 23 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Ansar now reports the Yotes are talking to Hudler. Can we just do a Yandle for Hudler deal and get it over with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 It's never too late to learn how to back-check. 1 VM1138 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirty Dangle 83 Report post Posted July 1, 2012 Hudler has an offer on the table from the Canucks. Rangers and Habs are showing interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites