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

[JurassicTunga12]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Can he score in the shootout?

For sure

[flamesaresmokin]

Maybe the Flames will finally have a good PP unit with these skill additions.

[Heavy Jack]

I love the signing, wanted Semin but knew that was unrealistic, I had Hudler ahead of Doan though for sure. Lots of skill, helps the powerplay, is only 28 and is now signed through his prime. He reminds me of a smaller euro version of Glencross. Good job Feaster

[shermanator]

So now we have Hudler, Cervenka, Backlund, Stajan and Jones up the middle. I like that depth. Good to see Feaster addressing the teams biggest needs with his free agent signings. He gets a mobile puck-moving defenceman in Wideman, and a skilled centre in Hudler.

I don't want to get too excited about this team until I see the final roster on opening night, but I like what's being done so far.

[miraisoup]

Strickland calling him Stajan part 2. I like the signing. We need more offensive skill and we got some.

[Barnission]

Well, it's refreshing to see positivity on this forum. How is TSN (over) reacting to this?

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by photon

The team never said that, Feaster denied Millions' report that they wouldn't be a cap team, and another time said the owners were ok with spending to the cap.

7.3 million, there's still room for Suter

[Flashpoint]

Only real concern for me was the arbitration kerfuffle where he wound up playing a year in Russia - apparently because he didn't sign the arbitration documents himself.

2 years, 10 million. Downside being he had to be in Russia.

So some flight risk.

[PegCityFlamesFan]

Am I in the minority that thinks this signing is a pretty solid one for the Flames. Don't see how this move could be seen as bad.

[Miniac]

Originally Posted by jschick88

I would add JayB to that list as well. Once Suter and Parise sign new deals, the trade market will open up.

I would also add Karlsson to that list.

[Flashpoint]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

Only real concern for me was the arbitration kerfuffle where he wound up playing a year in Russia - apparently because he didn't sign the arbitration documents himself.

2 years, 10 million. Downside being he had to be in Russia.

So some flight risk.

Although I suppose no more so than Mark Giordano.

[Heavy Jack]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

23 of his 25 goals came 5on5 last season

He also had 8 helpers for 10 PP points. 20 % of your points coming from the powerplay isn't too shabby.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

Only real concern for me was the arbitration kerfuffle where he wound up playing a year in Russia - apparently because he didn't sign the arbitration documents himself.

2 years, 10 million. Downside being he had to be in Russia.

So some flight risk.

If he leaves, the Flames can terminate his contract and they owe him nothing.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

23 of his 25 goals came 5on5 last season

So what you are saying is that he sucks on the powerplay?! Feaster you suck! hehe

[Split98]

Originally Posted by shermanator

So now we have Hudler, Cervenka, Backlund, Stajan and Jones up the middle. I like that depth. Good to see Feaster addressing the teams biggest needs with his free agent signings. He gets a mobile puck-moving defenceman in Wideman, and a skilled centre.

I don't want to get too excited about this team until I see the final roster on opening night, but I like what's being done so far.

From what I've gathered from this thread, Hudler will play RW.

[Heavy Jack]

Originally Posted by PegCityFlamesFan

Am I in the minority that thinks this signing is a pretty solid one for the Flames. Don't see how this move could be seen as bad.

The first 3 pages seemed positive, haven't got to reading the rest..... has it switched that quickly?? lol, good signing IMHO.

[Kipperking]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

Whatever. Size has been useless for the Flames anyway.

Was just a simple observation. I really don`t care what the Flames do, chill.

[hariton]

Now add Olli.

[Fire]

Originally Posted by debil

Soft euro team this is what we are now.

I await with bated breath for more of your insightful posts.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Iginla
Cammy
Tanguay
Glencross
Bartschi
Hudler
Backlund
Stempniak

Flames have some depth.