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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
To add context to Huberdeau's disappointment and attachment to Florida...
He has said many times in interviews that his family often traveled down to Florida in the winter for long stretches of time, and that he would regularly attend Panthers games in the 90's.
He's sort of a childhood fan of the team. It probably broke his heart to hear he wasn't going to sign a retirement contract there.
However, he's a high character guy and a leader. I think he'll find a way to be happy in Calgary, especially if he's accepted and adored by the fans. Always seemed to be in it to please a fanbase.
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If anything, Huberdeau thinking he might re-sign in Florida pours a bit of cold water on the thought that he only wanted to go “home” to Montreal at the end of next season. Of course, now that the bandaid has been pulled off I think all options are now on the table, but the Flames can offer him a huge contract now and he might like that security (if in fact Calgary is a viable landing spot).