We may only be a playoff team with Hudler this year, but that's the first goal of any team, isn't it? Take him out of the picture and I doubt we make the playoffs.
Unless you're trading Hudler for Stamkos, it's a bad idea right now. Do not forget that Hudler was 8th in scoring in the entire NHL this year. 2 points behind Nick Backstrom in fewer games and 1 behind Seguin with a few more games. Again, unless you're trading him for one of those other names in the top ten, it's unwise to do so.
People are quick to assume that Hudler can't come close to this season again, but whenever people have doubted him he's risen to a higher level than expected. Not to mention he's still on a fantastic value contract that many hated when he signed it.
Again, trading him at this point is simply foolish unless you're getting a comparable player 7-8 years younger in return.
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