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Originally Posted by Vinny01
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.
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Glencross being a UFA likely ups his value at the deadline because teams aren't stuck with his contract going forward. His style of play would make him more desirable for the play-offs than Hudler and I am not sure if I am a contender I want two years of soft, one dimensional play from Hudler.
Sure we don't have a ton of defensive depth but it isn't like Smid or Wideman are providing good play for us. Bring in Diaz and Wotherspoon and the quality doesn't drop off. Worse case scenario we finish 25th instead of 23rd, no big deal.