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Originally Posted by waner
Glencross would garner more interest than Hudler as he is a better player with less money and less term.
Sure some have NTCs but no play-offs and another year or two of rebuilding could easily influence them to waive, guys with no trade clauses get moved all the time.
Defencemen are at a premium so finding homes for Snid and Wideman should be possible. I also wouldn't want anything but late picks back for them. Raymond is on a cheap deal and the type of guys contenders add all the time. Hudler and Glencross should have multiple suitors and Setoguchi I would just waive/release so no need to find a place for him.
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Glencross is not necessarily the better player than Hudler he fills a different role. The fact he is a pending UFA hurts his value. He has been seen as somewhat idea solid trade chip prior to this season because of the cap friendly contract. Well he is in the last year and is looking for a big raise. Hudler still has 2 very cap friendly years left for a guy who can score 50pts is only 30 (opposed to Glencross who will be 33 next month)
Trading Smid and Wideman for late picks is a terrible idea as we have no depth on the blueline with really only one prospect looking to be a regular right away (Spoon).
Flames likely need to keep a couple of vets so I would hold on to both Hudler and Raymond for at least the remainder of the season and likely beyond.