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mile · 05-19-2015, 09:10 PM

I would hold Hudler until at least the trade deadline, even if the return was less than what we would get now.

I'd like to see how our core guys are coming along by that point. If Monahan and Gaudreau have successfully taken the reins on offense and Hudler's role has been marginalized, or if he wants a contract the Flames shouldn't be paying - then he should be traded.

Right now, he's the key cog in the Flames forwards and his play has aided in the big steps Monahan and Gaudreau have taken this year. Not sure if a larger return at the draft compared to the deadline is worth potentially putting Monahan and Gaudreau as the only go to guys prematurely.

We want a team built for 2016-17 and beyond, but next year is also another key year for development and Hudler is crucial for that.

As for unexpected players who could make the team: Arnold, Agostino, Elson, Hathaway are ones have I think have a chance. Latter two could pull a Jooris.

05-19-2015, 09:10 PM	#91
mile Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2014 Exp:	I would hold Hudler until at least the trade deadline, even if the return was less than what we would get now. I'd like to see how our core guys are coming along by that point. If Monahan and Gaudreau have successfully taken the reins on offense and Hudler's role has been marginalized, or if he wants a contract the Flames shouldn't be paying - then he should be traded. Right now, he's the key cog in the Flames forwards and his play has aided in the big steps Monahan and Gaudreau have taken this year. Not sure if a larger return at the draft compared to the deadline is worth potentially putting Monahan and Gaudreau as the only go to guys prematurely. We want a team built for 2016-17 and beyond, but next year is also another key year for development and Hudler is crucial for that. As for unexpected players who could make the team: Arnold, Agostino, Elson, Hathaway are ones have I think have a chance. Latter two could pull a Jooris.