[Cali Panthers Fan]

I keep seeing Hudler to Florida. Was there a rumor that I missed? I'm not even sure that the Panthers need someone like Hudler as they have a lot of guys already playing well on the wings.

Hudler: 9 G, 32 P

Huberdeau: 11 G, 40 P
Jagr: 17 G, 40 P
Jokinen: 11 G, 38 P
Reilly Smith: 17 G, 34 P

All 4 top 2 line wingers listed are more physical and better defensively than Hudler too. Hard to find a spot for him on the top 2 lines in Florida.

So let's suppose that he's acquired for scoring insurance and to play on the 3rd line. I doubt the Panthers give up anything of substance for a guy to play on their 3rd line as scoring insurance. That's not even taking into account the fact that both Pirri and Bjugstad have been playing 3rd line minutes, so there's your insurance right there.

I just don't see a fit for Hudler in Florida. Same goes for Dallas, they simply don't need him.

Rather, the one place I could see a landing spot for Hudler is on a team that's struggling to score goals...the Detroit Red Wings. Currently in a playoff spot and playing well with Mrazek in net, but rank 18th in GF/G. The other spot could be St. Louis as they are even lower than the Red Wings in GF/G. Heck, maybe even the Devils would want him for a playoff push to complete their acquisition of all former Flames.

I just don't see the fit with the teams that can already score goals.