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Originally Posted by dammage79

Even if the Flames are in a playoff spot, I feel they can get along just fine if they chose to move Hudler. Time will tell I suppose. Last year and the offseason I was on a mission to convince folks Hudler equally deserved an extension just like Gio. Adamant I think would be a more apt term. Love Hudler, but I think with the rise of Granlund and how the Flames have fared while Hudler has been out has convinced me it would be okay to move Hudler any time.

Because at this point, I' not sure how they'd be able to work Hudler in for 4+ more years at any cap hit. Which sucks, I've really enjoyed the Hudler signing since day one. He helped turn this team around in a big way. Cap concerns don't give a lot of leeway to reward some players with loyalty anymore.

I couldn't agree more.