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puds · 06-22-2015, 06:38 PM

In a vacuum, Kessel is a better player but even without considering cap hit I still take Hudler over him. I don't think you can make the argument that Kessel scoring 25 on one of the worst teams in the league is that great of an accomplishment. In fact, I think it strengthens peoples argument that Kessel is a player that puts individual statistics over team accomplishments. Most analysts pegged the Flames to finish below the the Leafs this year but because of contributions players like Hudler we made the playoffs and even won a round.

The problem with Kessel is he is paid to the be the go to guy on a team. When in reality he is a secondary piece on an elite team. Hudler, on the other hand is a secondary piece who this season elevated his play so that he was a primary piece.

06-22-2015, 06:38 PM	#458
puds Backup Goalie Join Date: Apr 2006 Exp:	In a vacuum, Kessel is a better player but even without considering cap hit I still take Hudler over him. I don't think you can make the argument that Kessel scoring 25 on one of the worst teams in the league is that great of an accomplishment. In fact, I think it strengthens peoples argument that Kessel is a player that puts individual statistics over team accomplishments. Most analysts pegged the Flames to finish below the the Leafs this year but because of contributions players like Hudler we made the playoffs and even won a round. The problem with Kessel is he is paid to the be the go to guy on a team. When in reality he is a secondary piece on an elite team. Hudler, on the other hand is a secondary piece who this season elevated his play so that he was a primary piece. Last edited by puds; 06-22-2015 at 07:49 PM.