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Originally Posted by Hackey
The problem with the trade is it is a win now move. If we landed Huberdeau with a stacked roster I'd be really pumped we were going for it, even if it was for only one year. If Huberdeau signs a deal though that gives the team a few years to try and build around him which should hopefully be exciting as well. But if he doesn't sign this all could turn into a major disaster where we lose Gaudreau and Tkachuk for peanuts and all our trade pieces have less value. In that scenario yikes.
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Yep, still a lot to sort out. If Huberdeau signs an extension, then great. If not, this trade may end up being terrible.
Scenario 1: Huberdeau extends and the Flames have a star to build around. That would be wonderful.
Scenario 2: Huberdeau doesn’t want to extend and gets flipped quickly. The results could end up being great. No one knows.
Scenario 3: Flames flop and flip Huberdeau at the deadline. Again, a lot of uncertainty how that turns out. We are likely getting back a couple of late 1sts in the case.
Scenario 4: Flames win the Cup and Huberdeau leaves. It would be worth it.
Scenario 5: Flames are in a playoff position with Huberdeau unsigned and flop out in the pkayoffs, then lose him for nothing.
Just so much uncertainty with this and given recent history, it is hard to avoid thinking it won’t be scenario 5.