Mark Spizzirri: Hudler awarded contract with Red Wings, will head to Russia

Thanks to Red Wing beat writer Anser Khan for his fine work below clarifying the Jiri Hudler situation: Jiri Hudler was awarded a two-year contract worth $5.75 million ($2.75 million the first season and $3 million the second season) through arbitration. That is the contract he must honor if and when he returns to the NHL, as the Red Wings will maintain his rights. But it has no bearing on t...