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Originally Posted by New Era
A dead guy could get points playing with Gaudreau and Monahan. Let's not kid ourselves into thinking that Hudler is accomplishing anything at the moment. There is a lot left to be desired with Hudler's play at the moment. I like Jiri, and the leadership he has brought to the team, but I think he looks disinterested. Frankly, we have way too many veterans who are looking that way and that is the biggest problem with this team. The Flames were successful last season because of the enthusiasm the young guys brought to the team. They need that back and if certain vets aren't willing to play that way, it's time to move them. Sponging points off the two best talents on the team don't mean a hill of beans in the big picture. We aren't the Edmonton Oilers where points are all that matters. It's what you do on the ice when you aren't producing that counts the most, and I'm not seeing a helluva lot from Hudler, unlike what he has done in the past couple of years for the club.
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Yeah seems like he has a bit of Glencross syndrome. Wouldn't be surprised if he didn't get much of a payday on any other team. Glencross made the mistake of thinking he was worth more and simply didn't bring enough intangibles that other teams look for. Wouldn't surprise me the same thing happened to Hudler. While he is more skilled and plays on our top line, I doubt he would be able to crack other teams top lines unless its players like Kane and Toews. Sometimes the grass is not always greener. Hudler is very lucky to have the opportunity to play with a pair of really skilled guys.