Hudler

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Jiri Hudler is a big reason why the Detroit Red Wings are unbeaten in regulation during November.

USATODAY.com 2008

` ` Hudler is not the first guy you think of, but he really hurt us.

USATODAY.com - Hockey - Nashville vs. Detroit 2006

Coach Mike Babcock called Hudler "a catalyst offensively."

NHL.com Feature Stories 2008

If the Red Wings don't — or can't — re-sign Hossa, then there presumably would be room to keep Samuelsson and Hudler.

Salary-cap squeeze could reshape Red Wings roster 2009

Jiri Hudler, who went astray last summer, is returning.

Nicklas Lidstrom's decision key to Red Wings' offseason 2010

The other issue for Detroit is whether they can make room to keep Jiri Hudler who will be a restricted agent.

Playoff countdown: Tavares likely the big prize in lottery 2009

The Red Wings want to sign him, but if they sign both Franzen and Hossa, it could cost them Jiri Hudler, and it will hurt their depth.

Even with unclear cap future, 2009 free agents should do well 2009

In a Super Bowl-style atmosphere, with fans filling the 95-year-old ballpark and the bars and restaurants around it, Jiri Hudler had two goals and an assist to trigger the come-from-behind victory.

Red Wings give 'Hawks the cold shoulder at Wrigley 2009

Chris Chelios won't be back and Jiri Hudler and Mikael Samuelsson have iffy futures in Detroit, mostly because of cap space issues.

Ted Mouths Off: The better team won 2009

Hudler gave the Red Wings a 2-1 lead with 9: 55 remaining in the opening period with his 11th goal.

USATODAY.com 2008