[Signing] Flames sign Jiri Hudler - 4 Years, $16 Million

[Muta]

Nevermind.... I like this signing!

[mrdonkey]

Originally Posted by Split98

Huh. I've never thought of him as a C.

There a chance that he's been promised an opportunity as our #1C?

More likely 2nd line RW, and Cammalleri is #1C.

Not a bad mentor for Cervenka.

[tjinaz]

Thought he would be more than 4m in this market. Will be interesting to see what he does with real minutes not playing behind Zetterberg or Datsyuk. He tore up the KHL when he was there.

[likwid888]

Originally Posted by Split98

Huh. I've never thought of him as a C.

There a chance that he's been promised an opportunity as our #1C?

My guess would be that he plays the wing on a line with Cervenka.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by tomo

What do we have left for cap space? Is Feaster done?

Mueller isn't here yet, so no, he cannot be done.

[Ashasx]

I never liked Hudler but I suppose I can live with this.

[Otto29]

Great pickup!

[Captain_Obvious]

Not the biggest of guys but the skill set is intriguing.

Guess this means Cammallerri stays at C on the top line?

[getbak]

Stupid Feaster didn't do anything on July 1. We're going to have the exact same team as last year.

[Jayems]

Excited about the signing. Has some skill, no doubt. Hope he can take that to the flames outside of the wings.

Some obligatory Vids:

[Henry Fool]

Never liked Hudler but I'll wait and see how he plays I guess. The forward group becomes even smaller and softer, tough to say what he is outside Detroit.

I don't know if I agree with the management's view on what the Flames player should be like.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Split98

Huh. I've never thought of him as a C.

There a chance that he's been promised an opportunity as our #1C?

With his faceoff ability I sure hope not, he couldn't win a draw if he was the only one in the circle.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Don't know much about him, but change is always good!

[devo22]

if Feaster can now bring in Mueller too, that would be awesome.

[Muta]

For some reason, I believe he'll really excel here offensively. I've got a great feeling about this signing. HF is laughing at us AGAIN.... but I think Hudler is better than his previous numbers indicate.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Mueller isn't here yet, so no, he cannot be done.

I really think we need a big player like Mueller now. I like the Hudler signing but we are looking small on the top 6.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Split98

Huh. I've never thought of him as a C.

There a chance that he's been promised an opportunity as our #1C?

No... Why would we offer that, and why would he expect it? This brain trust doesn't seem to be in the business of handing guys roster spots or roles without them earning them.

[Captain_Obvious]

Looking at his stats he always seems to be pretty assist heavy... safe to say he has good playmaking skills in addition to potting 25 goals last year?

[Mitch]

Will probably play 2nd line RW. I don't expect anymore big signings this summer, probably bottoms 6ers/AHLers

[Split98]

Originally Posted by mrdonkey

More likely 2nd line RW, and Cammalleri is #1C.

Not a bad mentor for Cervenka.

I definitely like him on the RW considerably more than taking a C spot, just wasn't sure if he played the off wing.

Originally Posted by likwid888

My guess would be that he plays the wing on a line with Cervenka.

Good call. Anyone know if they've played much together?

A littler peruse on Google has turned up nothing of the two of them.