Just curious if you know anything about Tatar...what should we expect from a guy like this and when? And what about Brendan Smith...replacement of Liddy?

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Both Smith and Tatar are MUST OWN type of players in any keeper league that has prospect spots.

Smith started the season on fire (9 pts in 9 october games) but has had a forgetable month of novermber as he has only 2 points in 13 November games. He's still learning the game at the pro level but he projects to be the next puck moving dman for Detroit once Lidstrom and Rafalski exit. As with any Red Wing, patience is needed with all of their prospects but in the end it seems that any Red Wing prospect is gauranteed to be effective at the NHL level so the wait is definitely worth it. I expect him to challenge for a roster spot next season 2011-12 but I think 2012-13 would be a better situation for Smith. Clearly, a lot will depend on Lidstrom's decision. Kindl has been a healthy scratch so giving minutes to rookie dmen is definitely no gaurantee.

Tatar - As you probably know Tomas Tatar had a 7 point effort last week (2G, 5A) and is their best forward prospect IMO. He's a sure fire NHLer in my mind and plays a very complete game. I will be making an effort to learn more about Tatar over the season and I will surely pass on any information I come across on him. I expect Tatar to push for a roster spot in 2012-13 as well.

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I definitely 100% agree on this.

Tatar and Smith for sure 100% absolutely are prospects you want to own or trade for NOW rather than later. It's only gonna get alot harder to acquire these players as time moves on.

The Red Wings have a few more beyond these two. SO once again as the Wings always do, these players are not question marks. The only question is when not if they arrive and arrive for long term with a great amount of success.


Wings reload season 2013 IMO

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What's the deal with Emmerton? I had pretty much written him off after last season's mediocre AHL season, but now he's off to a great start. Is he still just a future checking line guy or has the outlook changed?

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Tough loss last night for the wings.

Here's a quick read on Hudler to date
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/5...medium=twitter

The line that I agree with the most is, There's also mentions that suggest putting him on waivers. I doubt that will happen but we will see I guess.

Just your Red Wings' update

The KHL is more passive, less physical and slower than the NHL. I guess he's used to playing at a lower level and now he can't get his mind up to speed. I'm really torn on what his NHL future holds, because if he sucks the rest of the way this season he could be bought out and he would no doubt take the money overseas at that point. I guess the next dozen games could be very telling.

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Quick Update Re: Kindl

Kindl has been sent down to the AHL Grand Rapids team. He hasn't played in forever.

http://detnews.com/article/20101208/...409/1128/rss16

At this point, I would be elated if they put Hudler on waivers, he'd get snapped up in two seconds and would probably thrive elsewhere in a scoring role with 15+ minutes of ice time. On Crosby's wing maybe, anyone?

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Hey Deaner! What's your personal opinion on Hudler I have a chance to pick him up in a keeper, but I don't know if it's worth it. How will he fare for the rest of the season? Is he goign to get better in your opinion?

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-->Jonathan Bernier = Best goalie for next two decades. Better than Markstrom, Rask, Pogge (Lol)...

Is that everything?

He certainly can't get any worse, can he? haha Unless he returns to the KHL (which I don't see happening). Hudler looks to be out of place this year. He seems to be a step behind the play and makes poor decisions.

I would recommend getting him but I definitely wouldn't overpay to get him. I guess it depends on what you have to give up to get him.... let me know what you were thinking of giving up for him.

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