Haydar: 2-year deal with Wolves

[WolfKeeper]

From NHL.com:

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=535056

Haydar, 30, said he is returning to familiar ground by signing a two-year AHL deal with the Chicago Wolves, home to some of his greatest success. He played two seasons there, won one of his two Calder Cups and greatly furthered his case as the best AHL player of his time.

''It's an organization that likes to win. I felt I could go there and help and get back to winning again,'' he said. ''I want those expectations of going to the rink and expecting to win. I think for myself, I'm definitely comfortable being in Chicago.''

[Alvious]

Good news! Let's hope he can still play at the level we're accustomed to.

[CheapSeats]

Good not only for on ice play but also for leadership.

[WolfBoy]

Agreed, this is great news.

[Howler1]

Finally something hockey to smile about.

[Chippy]

Good not only for on ice play but also for leadership.

You might want to check that.... The Lake Erie fans and his teammates and coaches apparently were not pleased with his leadership because he whined and moped when the youngsters were called up by Colorado and he was not.

He is still one of the dumbest players. Turns down a bunch of money to play in Europe to sign a 2-way deal with Detroit. Turns down a ton of money in Europe to sign a 2-way deal with Colorado. Turns down a ton of money in Europe to sign an AHL deal with Chicago.

[Howler1]

Good not only for on ice play but also for leadership.

You might want to check that.... The Lake Erie fans and his teammates and coaches apparently were not pleased with his leadership because he whined and moped when the youngsters were called up by Colorado and he was not.

He is still one of the dumbest players. Turns down a bunch of money to play in Europe to sign a 2-way deal with Detroit. Turns down a ton of money in Europe to sign a 2-way deal with Colorado. Turns down a ton of money in Europe to sign an AHL deal with Chicago.

Uh... maybe he doesn't want to go to europe?

[Wolves2911]

Good not only for on ice play but also for leadership.

You might want to check that.... The Lake Erie fans and his teammates and coaches apparently were not pleased with his leadership because he whined and moped when the youngsters were called up by Colorado and he was not.

He is still one of the dumbest players. Turns down a bunch of money to play in Europe to sign a 2-way deal with Detroit. Turns down a ton of money in Europe to sign a 2-way deal with Colorado. Turns down a ton of money in Europe to sign an AHL deal with Chicago.

Darren has turned down these offers in Europe to stay close to home to be supportive of his girlfriend/fiance who has been fighting cancer for a few years now. Money isn't everything and family/the person you love is more important. I respect the fact that he has chosen to stay here and be with the woman he loves versus running for money and risking missing a part of her life.

So before you judge - know the facts

[gruberted]

Exactly but just because Chippy was rubbed the wrong way everybody else supposedly is too.

[Chippy]

I guess that Europe doesn't have hospitals or doctors that can treat cancer. Nor that they play 30 less games than here or that their travel schedule is easier so he could spend even more time with her.

He was still thinking that he was going to play in the NHL as of last year which is why he didn't go. Sometimes, you just gotta face the truth, your too damn small and not very fast.

http://www.cleveland.com/monsters/index.ssf/2009/12/some_players_dont_play_well_af.html

According to the some of the other message boards, the article was directed at Haydar.

[CreedFeed]

Did you ever think that perhaps his girlfriend/fiance wants to remain close to her family here in the states, and Darren respects that and wishes to do so too? There's more to life then money geees...

As someone else already said, I respect Haydar even more for showing that kind of support and loyalty to family over job/money.

[nmuwildcat]

Haydar was also supposed to be on the Red Wings playoff roster for their 2009 Stanley Cup run, but decided against it because he had a nagging injury that he didn't want to get worse.

[Chippy]

Haydar was also supposed to be on the Red Wings playoff roster for their 2009 Stanley Cup run, but decided against it because he had a nagging injury that he didn't want to get worse.

So, a chance to maybe, just maybe, play for the stanley cup (which they did) or not. Injured or not, most players would go for it.

[Chiwolf]

Haydar was also supposed to be on the Red Wings playoff roster for their 2009 Stanley Cup run, but decided against it because he had a nagging injury that he didn't want to get worse.

So, a chance to maybe, just maybe, play for the stanley cup (which they did) or not. Injured or not, most players would go for it.

Or maybe he didn't want to take a spot away from a youngster that could play and produce. It sounds like it was his choice to make.

[WolfBoy]

I guess that Europe doesn't have hospitals or doctors that can treat cancer. Nor that they play 30 less games than here or that their travel schedule is easier so he could spend even more time with her.

He was still thinking that he was going to play in the NHL as of last year which is why he didn't go. Sometimes, you just gotta face the truth, your too damn small and not very fast.

http://www.cleveland.com/monsters/index.ssf/2009/12/some_players_dont_play_well_af.html

According to the some of the other message boards, the article was directed at Haydar.

Would you really pack up everything, take a chance with doctors in a foreign country? I think not, money isn't everything & with most people's family / loved ones are more important.

This is a good thiing Chippy, whether you want to believe it or not.

[Chiwolf]

your too damn small and not very fast.
http://www.cleveland.com/monsters/index.ssf/2009/12/some_players_dont_play_well_af.html

According to the some of the other message boards, the article was directed at Haydar.

RUDY...RUDY...RUDY...RUDY!!!

[TIMMY]

Without taking sides on this one, Chippy does have a point. The NHL.COM story I saw said that a big reason he signed an AHL deal here is that so he can bail at anytime to go to an NHL team that may be interested in him (Where have we heard that before?)

Either way, Im happy, if we have him for even 10 games, thats 10 better chances to win than we've had the last few seasons!

[Dri2nk1Be5er]

Haydar was also supposed to be on the Red Wings playoff roster for their 2009 Stanley Cup run, but decided against it because he had a nagging injury that he didn't want to get worse.

So, a chance to maybe, just maybe, play for the stanley cup (which they did) or not. Injured or not, most players would go for it.

You mean like Marian Hossa.

[Hainle]

Even if doesn't perform to some extreme end, this is good news. I am going to take it for what it is worth...a boost to the offense. If he leaves...so be it. The unfortunately comes with the AHL territory. Very happy news. I hope his fiancé gets well.

[SpartyOn]

Hopefully he will also provide some veteran presence and leadership to our youngins. I think this is great news and can totally understand his need to stay close. Welcome back Hayds!!!!

[Mike]

I really do not have a problem with this signing.

[Dri2nk1Be5er]

Does Krog keep the C or does he give it to Haydar?

[nmuwildcat]

More on Haydar's return from the AHL:
http://theahl.com/haydar-glad-to-be-bac ... es-p143443

"It's an organization that likes to win. I felt I could go there and help and get back to winning again," he said. "I want those expectations of going to the rink and expecting to win. I think for myself, I'm definitely comfortable being in Chicago."

Haydar said he strongly considered joining his talented age group peers overseas this year, but decided that tying himself to an AHL deal was a better career option because now any NHL team can sign him.

With Lake Erie last season, he was locked into Colorado -- perhaps too much so. Haydar produced 23 goals and 41 assists in 66 games for the Monsters, but admitted he became a little distracted when he was rewarded with just one NHL game.

He said the difference now is that he accepts he'll be in Chicago, a freedom that may in turn elevate his play enough to get him promoted out of there.

"I'm sure, to some degree, it affected my play (last season). You see all these guys going up, you are not one of them, you wonder why," he said. "I think the guys who do well are those who are able to let it (worrying) go from their mind. I had to be ready to know I'll be (in Chicago). This year, whatever happens, happens."

[CreedFeed]

More on Haydar's return from the AHL:
http://theahl.com/haydar-glad-to-be-bac ... es-p143443

Same article from nhl.com....