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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Not a chance Huberdeau nets the Flames more than Tkachuk did. Even though Huberdeau is likely the superior player, Matthew was an RFA ready to sign an 8 year deal whereas Huberdeau to another team looks mode like a 1 year rental. Team control is everything to a GM.
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Two teams, had to instantly drop out because of Tkachuk’s contract status. If Huberdeau was available, there’d be more teams capable of instantly fitting him into their cap structure. Huberdeau is the better player, and if the same contractual approach is taken, there would be many suitors.