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Originally Posted by DoubleF
You want to ship out the guy who welcomed Gaudreau to Calgary for dirt cheap soon after he shows up? I can't believe that would be a nice impression. I think Hudler should be allowed to retire a Flame if he is willing to take half salary.
Shipping Hudler out for a solid chance at McDavid is one thing. For this draft? No thanks. He's more valuable as a mentor.
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As touching a story as that is, I'd trade Hudler for Ekblad without question. The team has lots of guys who can be mentors to rookie players or welcome someone to the city.
Not sure what you are getting at with the retire a Flame bit... the only way a team can get him for half salary is if we retain salary in a trade. Bit of a whoosh moment there, eh?