So many people in the past have wanted to trade Hudler around here.
Only reason to trade him is if we want to tank. Been the most consistent forward for sometime and is awesome with the rookies.
This year he sets careers highs. Paid at the same rate as David Jones. Jones has had a decent year in my mind. First time I dont puke watching him play versus his contract. Never the less he leaves lots to be desired.
Hudler is a pure steal at his pay rate.
People talk about veteran leadership but rarely mention this guy. They yap about how great Stajan is with the young guys! Really? What has Stajan ever done for the young guys? Seriously? Hudler wants no recognition for what he has done but gets tonnes of it. I have yet to hear how Stajan has helped our rookies.
This is not a hate Stajan thread, I think he is short lived for the flames, but Stajan seems to get more props than Hudler around here. I would say it makes me sick, it doesnt, but time to give props for Hudler.
Few months back I was amazed to find out Hudler was in his 30's. I am way older, players reach their thirties and normally start to decline in production. Hudler plays with the passion of a kid. He is rarely hurt and shows passion for the sport. He looks like an older kid out there.
Fans say trading Gio away would crush our team. It would, trading Hudler would crush our team too. Gio is our veteran dman that leads by example. Hudler is our forward that leads by example. No better mentor for Johnny hockey.
Who signed Hudler? Sutter or Feaster? Sounds like a Feaster signing to me. Sutter is the type of guy that would of signed Clarkson to a massive contract so it has to be feaster.
We struck gold with Hudler. 4 million bucks a year. Compare his point totals to other players around the league and their pay. Pure steal!
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