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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I think the decision with Hudler is: does he want to sign a team-friendly deal to stay with the Flames for the rest of his career, or does he want to cash in?
Simple choice.
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Hometown discount, taking less to help the team, etc. are a bit of a myth. The NHL is a business. Not only do players want to maximize their earnings, they have agents, the NHLPA, family, etc. who pressure them to take the best contract they can. How much of a discount have Crosby, Toews, etc. taken for the good of their teams? Players might take very minor discounts if they really want to stay with a team, or their family really loves a city. But not significant discounts.
If another team is willing to give Hudler significantly more money than the Flames, he will move. I'm perfectly okay with that. And I suspect Treliving and Hudler's teammates are too.