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Originally Posted by BigFlameDog
Unbelievable amount of whining for a pgt after a win....flames played great, but....jones played great, trade him now.....etc, etc.
C'mon people.....
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There's whining, but there's also honest hockey talk.
For instance, prior to this season, I wanted Hudler to be extended based on his play up until Christmas time. So far, his play has diminished and he doesn't seem to be that dynamic player no exhibit the same leadership guys rally around like he did last year. Hudler likely wants a raise. Do you want to pay him more than $4MM? I don't, so a trade is the logical step. If he was playing like a 70 point guy again and doing a lot of other things right, I would very much consider him at $4MM to $4.5MM.
Jones is essentially in the same boat. He's playing really well and makes $4MM. He is going to want a raise, or at the very least an extension similar to his current deal. I like Jones at about $3MM, not $4MM. A trade is in order, especially since he's playing hot. A team poised for playoffs will like a winger of his abilities.