Milos Krasic
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Rumor: Jiri Hudler could sign this week, Canucks are in the mix
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SpookyHockey
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He left once when the NHL wasn't in the lockout. Played for Moscow Dynamo in the KHL in 2009-10 before returning to the Red Wings.
I could see him heading back to the KHL, but I think he waits to see if he gets a PTO.
Some Other Flame
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Wouldn't be surprised if he left. There's not a whole lot of cap space left to go around and at this point, he's probably not getting more than PTO's or 1y/1-2M offers. He could likely get more in the KHL if he wanted to go.
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I've talked about this on the Pens board. What I believe he should do is look to a contender for a cheap 1yr deal who can also put him in a position to inflate his worth for a year.
For example, say he goes to the Penguins for 1yr for $1mil. Is he worth more? Absolutely. But with the impending expansion draft and so many teams being so close to the cap right now, his bet bet (in my opinion) is to look to next years free agency class. Inevitably, a couple teams will lose a top 6 forward. Those teams will need to replace that and boom, there Hudler will be. He will likely get a much higher salary and term next off season than he could ever hope for this off season.
Like I said, say he goes to Pittsburgh and signs cheap under the understanding that the Pens want him on Malkin's RW. He's now playing for a contract next year and has a tremendous opportunity to inflate his stats while playing with Malkin (example, Jussi Jokinen - goes from waived then salary retained player in Carolina to Pit then to Flordia for a 4x4 contract). In the process, he also gets his mostly like best chance at a cup in his career.
So you take less for one year, bummer, but you'll make up for it on your next contract. Going to Europe, the KHL, etc will not do anything for his NHL career. He could also wait it out and try to get a cheap half year deal if there's an injury but again, that doesn't help his negotiating abilities for next off season after the expansion draft and entry draft make things a little clearer.
IMHO, the smart man does that. Play checkers and look for $$$ and term on a non-contender or go to Europe or play chess and sign with the Penguins for cheap.
For example, say he goes to the Penguins for 1yr for $1mil. Is he worth more? Absolutely. But with the impending expansion draft and so many teams being so close to the cap right now, his bet bet (in my opinion) is to look to next years free agency class. Inevitably, a couple teams will lose a top 6 forward. Those teams will need to replace that and boom, there Hudler will be. He will likely get a much higher salary and term next off season than he could ever hope for this off season.
Like I said, say he goes to Pittsburgh and signs cheap under the understanding that the Pens want him on Malkin's RW. He's now playing for a contract next year and has a tremendous opportunity to inflate his stats while playing with Malkin (example, Jussi Jokinen - goes from waived then salary retained player in Carolina to Pit then to Flordia for a 4x4 contract). In the process, he also gets his mostly like best chance at a cup in his career.
So you take less for one year, bummer, but you'll make up for it on your next contract. Going to Europe, the KHL, etc will not do anything for his NHL career. He could also wait it out and try to get a cheap half year deal if there's an injury but again, that doesn't help his negotiating abilities for next off season after the expansion draft and entry draft make things a little clearer.
IMHO, the smart man does that. Play checkers and look for $$$ and term on a non-contender or go to Europe or play chess and sign with the Penguins for cheap.
Djp
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He s a winger as is Vesey...I think that is part of the hold up with him. a few teams might have been talking to him but want to wait till after Vesey decides.
If Buffalo doesn't get him they might give Hudler a low 1 yr deal.
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Pretty much. He elected for arbitration and then went to the KHL instead of accepting the arbitrated contract.
Number1RedWingsFan52
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No it wasn't, When Hudler took Detroit to arbitration and then bailed on them. There wasn't any lockout that year the lockout was a few year later that was the 2009/10 season and that was a full season.
THall4
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If that's really the case, do you really think he couldn't have earned 4m+ in the KHL the last how many years?
No I don't think he would have made more than the 4 million USD a year he got from Calgary in the KHL
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He's still one of the best even strength point producers in the entire NHL. I still think he finds a home eventually.
SLAPSHOT723
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I'd give him a cheap deal on the Islanders. I think he'd be good on Strome's RW and we could use one more top-6 forward.
The Zetterberg Era
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There is a premium on skating and that is something Hudler doesn't do well. I think a part of it is waiting for things to get sorted, but Hudler isn't going to age great as a small guy that doesn't skate well. It also more than likely makes him a no go for some.
Like the people above saying the Penguins, that is hard to see given the system they are running.
I have always liked Hudler, has incredible hands and is willing to pay the price for a small guy that does get hit a lot. I hope he can find something here, but I really think the fit of his skill sets limit him. He isn't somebody a lot of teams are looking to add this deep into the off-season in my opinion.
Like the people above saying the Penguins, that is hard to see given the system they are running.
I have always liked Hudler, has incredible hands and is willing to pay the price for a small guy that does get hit a lot. I hope he can find something here, but I really think the fit of his skill sets limit him. He isn't somebody a lot of teams are looking to add this deep into the off-season in my opinion.
rikker
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i would love this. if Grabovski is going to go on LTIR (very possible), then Hudler would be an excellent replacement for him.
Finnish your Czech
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How much net $$ do you think he can get in the KHL. He'd definitely be a top level player there.
Juggernaut27
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I don't want him back in Florida, but he wasn't awful in his time here. Hard to believe he'd be done with the NHL at 32 as a consistent 50+ point producer (over 82 games).
Moose Head
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The habs could really use another proven scoring line winger. Hoping Bergevin is at least kicking the tires here.
SLAPSHOT723
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I'd rather have Parenteau on JT's line and have Hudler as a secondary scoring option.
JuniorNelson
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I think Hudler can get an offer from Vancouver. They don't mind slowness, littleness or old age. They seem to prefer them, actually. So, I feel it's doubtful that he goes to the KHL, except for more money.
