Jiri Hudler Signs with Dynamo Moscow of the KHL

It has been a sour state of affairs in Detroit for the Red Wings of late. It's already been said numerous times that the loss of Hossa to Chicago, Samuelsson to Vancouver, Kopecky, and Conklin will hurt the Red Wings enough. Then it came down to Jiri Hudler, who elected to go to salary arbitration with his Detroit Red Wings. No coach or GM likes salary arbitration, as it always leaves a somewhat bitter taste in their mouths. Arbitration works like this: A player presents his accomplishments and qualities to an arbitrator, indicating that his services are worth whatever amount of dollars he thinks. Here is where the sour taste comes in. It is then that the GMs turn to indicate the downside and negative effect the player has had in attempts to deflate his value so an amicable price can be reached for both parties. Constructive criticism isn't welcomed by most, hockey players included, especially when it dictates salary. The latest reports are coming from TSN and their s...