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Wings are prepared to offer Jiri Hudler contract | Red Wings Front
Very curious to know what they're offering. Can't see his cap hit being more than Franzen. If I was a betting man I'd say he tests the market and gets over paid in South Beach.

KuklasKorner : The Malik Report : Farewell, Brad Stuart: Red Wings trade him to San Jose for Andrew Murray
Incase you were living under a rock and missed the Brad Stuart news....George has you covered.

Thank You, Brad Stuart | Octopus Thrower
Kevin over at OT shares some of Stuart's finest moments while wearing the Winged Wheel.

KuklasKorner : Abel to Yzerman : L Effing A…C’mon Already
Amen Chief. Amen.

After 7 weeks, Red Wings' Darren Helm glad to be rid of cast | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
Good thing chicks dig scars.

Around the NHL

Sharks acquire UFA D Brad Stuart's rights from Detroit for Andrew Murray, conditional pick - Fear The Fin
Reaction to the Stuart trade from Fear the Fin. Their commenters are obviously a bit happier about this than we are. At least it's good to see that they appreciate what kind of skill he can bring to their lineup.

Brown on struggles: "There’s definitely a lot less room out there" | ProHockeyTalk
Don't screw this up, Los Angeles. I'll hate you forever if you let the Devils win this series and Zach Parise doesn't leave to come to where he belongs, Detroit.

Sidney Crosby and the 10-year Pittsburgh Penguins contract extension | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
Not gonna lie...9 million is a reasonable cap hit for Sidney Crosby if he's healthy.

Today in absurdity: A coach is suspended for a year for letting his players study | Backhand Shelf | Blogs | theScore.com
Really?

Let's Go Red Wings.