seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 It's rare that I'm glad to see a Red Wing leave, but this makes me so happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NBCnothingbutcrosby 159 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 DANCING IN THE STREETS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Holland already making plans to sign Hudler 4 years from now! Hudler would only be 32 then. He'd have to let him age a few more years before bringing him back. Flames really needed some goals, I guess this is good for them? 2 WizardOfOz30 and xBflinker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 No worries about him putting up a career year in Calgary. They have actual good players who can't do that. See ya Huds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Bye bye Jiri. I won't be screaming at my TV anymore ! Thanks to Kenny and Flames for making that happen. you sure will once Sammy starts hitting everything around the goal, but not the goal itself. $4M/yr is not a bad money for Huds. I'm glad Kenny didn't pay it. 1 nyqvististhefuture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 2, 2012 A lot of hate here for someone who netted us 50 pts last season. Hudler's rate of production was very much aided by being on a line with Zetterberg and Filppula, both of whom are fast, hardworking, strong on the puck, excellent at passing, quite good at shooting, and very good defensively. They made up for Hudler's faults. He's a good passer and a good shooter, but not exceptional; he's slow; he's very weak on the puck; he's often lazy; and he's bad defensively. I don't know if Calgary can find similar linemates for him. 1 Greatness=PavelDatsyuk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Good luck Huds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff6851 168 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 I agree, but it comes with two big ifs. IF Samuelsson can stay healthy and IF he can match his production from three seasons ago. It's the last time in his career that he put up numbers similar to what Hudler did last season (he was close 6 years ago). So we got him cheaper but my hunch is the Wings probably lost some goalscoring in swapping Sammy for Huds. I hope he proves me wrong though. And while he's not exactly gritty, but he's more of a pain in the ass to play against than Hudler was. Let's hope he stays healthy. We also lost a bunch of breakaways (for the other team) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonNewEra 84 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Calgary fans should ask for they're GM's head for that one. Ouch... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Suddenly the Sammy signing looks desirable! wouldnt go that far lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980s24 12 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 kinda similar jersy colors must be a major deciding factor for Huds. At least, I can't think of anything else... Perhaps no other offers on the table? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 2, 2012 So, is there to be any crow-eating by those who were sure that Holland would bring back Hudler out of loyalty? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/ What a laughable ass headline that is.... hahaha 3 Greatness=PavelDatsyuk, xBflinker and Nightfall reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 everyone knew hudler wouldnt be back but i feel bad for him since he was a wing for so long i hoped he'd have picked a good team , wow calgary flames?? hes not done himself any favors wouldnt be susprised if hes in europe once his contract ends You mean other than the 16 million he just did for himself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBflinker 29 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Hudler would only be 32 then. He'd have to let him age a few more years before bringing him back. Flames really needed some goals, I guess this is good for them? Yeah your probably right...he'll wait til Hudler is 35-36 and sign him to a nice $6 million/year contract til he's 40! Future Goal scoring depth!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangleDangleBeach 16 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 lol... i agree with others. he will be back! (if indeed kenny is still gm) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolverine1817 55 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Sweet. Now his weak ass can be another team's frustration. Kronwall could probably breathe down Hudler's neck a lil harder than usual and knock him off the puck. Though I am surprised by some of the reactions here. Some very joyous people. lol...some Flamers are sooo excited about this. I'm gonna feel sorry for em come next season. Edited July 2, 2012 by wolverine1817 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 How does Sammy get a NTC and Huds did not? Or did he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crispychris 45 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Good for you #26!!!! That's great money. Thanks for the time you spent in Detroit. Best of luck with the flames. He will always be part of that 2008 Cup team. 3 Zeowingsfan, Nev and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Proof that Jay Feaster IS insane... "He is one of the very best goal scorers in the NHL at even strength," said Flames general manager Jay Feaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Good luck Jiri thanks for your services, nothing but the best. All of a sudden I love the Sam signing now *g* 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Heaten Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Relax Red Wings Fans, Holland will re-sign Hudler when he's 36 at 2yrs @$10m deal. This has already been planned out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out, Jiri. lol...some Flamers are sooo excited about this. Toronto fans were excited they got Leb-derp too and told us how much of a steal he was and how much we'd all definitely miss him. Lol, gotta love that hopeless optimism! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 Proof that Jay Feaster IS insane... "He is one of the very best goal scorers in the NHL at even strength," said Flames general manager Jay Feaster. Of course he is, all he needs is two guys on his line to set him up and do all the work for him! Calgary has that, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 I am a big fan of this because..HE WON'T BE PLAYING HERE lawl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
