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powderjunkie · 07-24-2022, 11:36 AM

Huberdeau discussion should be pretty straight forward re-hash of the Gaudreau arguments. Gaudreau's UFA experience should be a cautionary tale for Huby.

Huberdeau turned 29 in June, so he will turn 30 before next season starts and an extension would kick in. He would turn 37 before the start of an 8th year.

IMO a huge factor in both of these signings is being able to take full advantage of their value AAVs this season. Normally you're weighing ~5 years of fair value vs ~3 years of poor value, but in these cases there is also 1 year of exceptional value at the front.

I have no idea what kind of terms are fair for Weegar? Late bloomer and he doesn't have a ton of career earnings at this point

Lastly, an extension does not preclude a trade for either player, even as soon as this TDL. IMO it makes sense for both players to secure their financial futures and worry about location later. Beyond injury risk is the challenge of adapting to a new team in a contract year.

07-24-2022, 11:36 AM	#1
powderjunkie Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Exp:	Huberdeau and Weegar Signing Discussion Thread Huberdeau discussion should be pretty straight forward re-hash of the Gaudreau arguments. Gaudreau's UFA experience should be a cautionary tale for Huby. Huberdeau turned 29 in June, so he will turn 30 before next season starts and an extension would kick in. He would turn 37 before the start of an 8th year. IMO a huge factor in both of these signings is being able to take full advantage of their value AAVs this season. Normally you're weighing ~5 years of fair value vs ~3 years of poor value, but in these cases there is also 1 year of exceptional value at the front. I have no idea what kind of terms are fair for Weegar? Late bloomer and he doesn't have a ton of career earnings at this point Lastly, an extension does not preclude a trade for either player, even as soon as this TDL. IMO it makes sense for both players to secure their financial futures and worry about location later. Beyond injury risk is the challenge of adapting to a new team in a contract year.