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

[JurassicTunga12]

[Ashasx]

At the very least, I think we have a much better team now than we did a year ago.

[demzor]

Hemsky 2 yrs @ 5 is the worst signing ever

Hudler for 4 yrs @ 4 is a good signing?


You guys are nutty.

[alcatrazhockey]

My guess is that there were similiar offers on the table in terms of $$$ but the Flames had the longest term. 4 years is a pretty big commitment for a guy who has a history of jumping ship to play in the KHL.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

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.

Yup, Mueller is 6'2, 209 lbs. Would be a perfect fit.

[octothorp]

Solid. Good, versatile player, decent money. Not an amazing signing, but I'm probably more confident about this than just about any move Feaster has made during his tenure.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by alcatrazhockey

My guess is that there were similiar offers on the table in terms of $$$ but the Flames had the longest term. 4 years is a pretty big commitment for a guy who has a history of jumping ship to play in the KHL.

Well, if he does, it's not like the Flames owe him anything.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Definitely helps the skill level up front. Watched him years, small guy with nice offensive instincts. Nice addition for the shootout as well.

Never saw this one coming, pleasant surprise.

[Blaster86]

Good signing.

Will be interesting to see if he, like Samuelsson, steps up once out of Detroit's rigid system.

[Roof-Daddy]

He's a left handed shot, but everywhere I look he's listed as being able to play LW/RW.

ASSETS: Has tremendous offensive instincts and creativity. Is a sharpshooter with pinpoint precision and accuracy. Can play either wing position.

FLAWS: Must overcome his lack of size, strength and defensive polish each and every night. Could stand to play a more consistent game.

CAREER POTENTIAL: Skilled, yet undersized scoring winger.

[Travis Munroe]

finally someone who can score in the shootout!!!

[GirlySports]

I like this move alot.

Hudler for 4 mill is much better than Parenteau for 4 mill.

[ricardodw]

Another Small soft , but skilled forward..... Cammalleri, Tanguay and Hudler.... all in the top 6 and smurfs. Add Baertschi and Stajan and it makes you wonder what Feaster was thinking when he signed Stempniak.

Butler, Bouw, Smith, and Brodie on defense.

Not going win any in the alleys.

Has to be trade coming.

There can'be anyone who would not want Prust on this roster instead of Stempniak.

[Kipperking]

Don`t see why people are gushing over Mueller. Sure he has potential but the guy is STILL having concussion related issues and has never had more then 50points

And on Hudler: Over payment IMO. Would rather have Parenteau

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

At least it's something different, and I don't mind the term or price. Very surprised he signed here for that $ value. A little scared Detroit was making him look better than he is, but I guess we'll see.

[jschick88]

Kind of excited if they use Cervenka with Hudler and Baertschi. Pure skill.

[flamesaresmokin]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

As for the siginging....

1. Right age group
2. Lots of skill
3. Versatile player

Hopefully it works out.

Definite skill boost and is in the right age group as you've mentioned. Is he versatille though?

He's seen roughly 13 Min per game in his 5 years with Detroit (granted on a deep team). I remember hearing he was constantly in Babcock's doghouse for his poor play away from the puck for the last two years which is concerning.

So long as this isn't tied down with NMc/NTC clause it seems like it should be a fair deal though.

[azzarish]

Never saw this one coming!

Good player, and another skillful addition which will definitely help us.

[Flickered Flame]

Hudler has lots of talent but can he thrive outside of the Wings system? Risky move giving him 4 years at 4 million per.

[opendoor]

Originally Posted by 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.

He didn't play behind Zetterberg, he played with him. Just under 70% of his TOI was with Zetterberg.