Scary episode involving former Red Wings forward Jiri Hudler last night. Hudler, who signed with Calgary as a free agent over the summer, had his neck cut by a skate. Luckily the skate blade didn’t hit an artery and Hudler escaped needing only a “couple stitches” according to a Twitter report from the Czech League … Continue Reading →
Jiri Hudler had to be one the happiest free agent-to-bes in the world of the NHL last week. Hudler is among a handful of free-agent forwards who had decent offensive seasons. The group was thrilled to see Colorado’s David Jones, who scored 20 goals and had 17 assists, sign a four-year contract worth $16 million … Continue Reading →
General manager Ken Holland has said in recent days he has cut off any more contract talks until the end of the playoffs. That will make for some intriguing developments once the Wings’ season ultimately ends, whenever that will be. The futures of Nicklas Lidstrom, Tomas Holmstrom, Brad Stuart, and Jiri Hudler, in particular, will … Continue Reading →