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Originally Posted by Schroedingers Cat
I love that Wings fans keep trying to throw Hudler under the bus while perpetually BJing Filppula, who has managed a massive career high of 17 assists while spending most of his time with perennial 20+ goal guys in Franzen, Cleary, Datsyuk, Holmstrom, and Zetterberg. Hilarious.
Babcock makes it pretty apparent he hates Hudler and wants him gone. He promotes him to the 2nd line for a few games, with new linemates, always against strong competition, and immediately jettisons him back down to the 4th line. Meanwhile, Flip wastes a spot in the top-6.
If Hudler actually got a chance on the 2nd line he'd put upt 20-40-60 every season, at least.
If Pavel Datsyuk came into the league with Babcock for a coach he would've been placed on the 4th line and eventually traded or sent back to Russia.
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If Babcock had only given more icetime to Hudler, Detroit could've won the Cup!
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Originally Posted by norrisnick
If Fil is traded Hudler might get a shot at a top 6 winger position. A role he'd fill better than Filppula as he has far better offensive instincts and skills. With a handful of Selke level guys on our roster Hudler doesn't need to be a defensive rock. Just don't do anything stupid which he doesn't do.
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Did he play much wing this season?