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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
To be fair to Hudler, it seems like he's been battling a nagging groin nearly the entire season. He hasn't looked nearly as quick to me, which is one of his biggest assets. In any case, Hartley has adapted by putting Hudler on the 3rd line down from the 1st line, and Wideman went from 2nd pairing to 3rd pairing. I think the only reason he's on the power play is because he's traditionally been a very good offensive defenseman.
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If Hudler is injured, he should sit. He's not really producing so why not rest him and wait until he's 100%? He's put Hudler on the third line but he could have give up that spot to someone like Grant. Wideman is playing...there are some games where he shouldn't be. He needs to sit and find his game again. Baring that, Hartley needs to find a way to get through to him and take advantage of what Wideman brings. Special teams may be coached by Gelinas but Hartley is the head coach, he should dismiss Marty and find a way to improve it.
Maybe it's just me but I just don't think he's doing enough this year.