Former Red Wings winger Hudler gets hefty payday from Flames
Posted: 07/02/2012
DETROIT - Jiri Hudler's time in Detroit is over.
The former Red Wings winger agreed to a four-year contract with the Calgary Flames worth $16 million.
The Red Wings expected the seven-year veteran to command a big payday in a weaker free agent class. Last season, Hudler scored 25 goals and 50 points in 81 games.
Detroit signed Mikael Samulesson and Jordin Tootoo Sunday. Samulesson likely fills Hudler's roster spot.
In his time with Detroit, the 28-year old scored 87 goals and 214 points. He was a member of the 2008 Stanley Cup championship team.
Chris Conner, who spent last season with Detroit, signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Phoenix Coyotes.
In eight games with the Red Wings in 2011-12, Conner scored a goal and two assists.
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
PRINT-
Red Wings even series with Blackhawks
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
-
Red Wings rested and ready for Game 2
After a day off, the Red Wings returned to practice this afternoon and the day of rest may be the difference in how they perform in Saturday's Game Two.
-
Nardi makes case as No. 1 Red Wings fan
As Detroit gets ready for Game 2 of its Western Conference semifinals against Chicago, we have found someone who might just be the No. 1 Red Wings fan in Detroit.
-
Red Wings drop Game 1 to Blackhawks
Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their second-round playoff series Wednesday night.
-
Datsyuk named finalist for Selke Trophy
Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk has been named one of three finalists for the Selke Trophy, awarded each year to the NHL's best defensive forward.
Sports Headlines
-
Red Wings even series with Blackhawks
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
-
Rangers rough up Sanchez in victory
Elvis Andrus had a career-high five hits, Mitch Moreland homered and Texas roughed up Anibal Sanchez in the Rangers' 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night.
-
Nardi makes case as No. 1 Red Wings fan
As Detroit gets ready for Game 2 of its Western Conference semifinals against Chicago, we have found someone who might just be the No. 1 Red Wings fan in Detroit.
