I wouldn't say the Flames want nothing to do with Hudler. I would expect they would welcome him back with open arms, actually.
What they would want nothing to do with is the contract Hudler would command. I just can't see him not signing a deal with both term and dollars. Flames just can't fit him in, and need to save those dollars for their own home-grown talent + UFA signings that can potentially fill in holes better.
Would be surprised if he signed anything less than a 4 year, 20 million dollar deal. He would be a 'nice to have' on the Flames, but that is too rich with respect to where the Flames are cap-wise moving forward.
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