Hudler is going to be on the decline before the Flames are competitive.
He is small and soft, and they need to get bigger. And Gaudreau isn't going anywhere.
As a UFA, he will cost more than he is worth (nature of UFAs)
They can get a decent package for him at the deadline.
Does it leave a gaping hole at RW? Absolutely. But the Flames are going to have to deal with that regardless. Sooner is better than later IMO.
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