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Originally Posted by Hackey
Obviously you won't get Hudlers value in a trade but you almost never do when dealing UFA's. The return isn't why you trade him it's because you likely will not re-sign him so you might as well get something for him. Hudler will likely want a deal that doesn't make sense for the club. The team has bigger needs than a small skilled forward who puts up 50pts. If you can get an extension that makes sense before the deadline sure but if not, 100% trade him.
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Exactly.
Quite frankly I'd move Russell as well (I don't hate him as much as some on here). If there's a mutual interest in bringing him back next year at an affordable price, re-visit it on July 1st. In the meantime, get whatever assets you can from now until the deadline.