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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Oh, they will be a better team if the extend those two. Huberdeau > Gaudreau. Weegar >>> Gudbranson. They lose Tkachuk but I think that loss may be made up by (a) the defensive improvement which is significant and (b) players stepping up and (c) another acquisition, maybe down the middle.
As for TDL, obviously they aren’t getting a Huberdeau equivalent back. At that point it’s based on the future. But isn’t that what a lot of people, including you, think they should do right now?
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They should either trade them now or go into the season with both guys re-signed, I don't see them selling at the deadline if they're in a playoff spot.
What comes to being better team than last year, I disagree, I don't think Huberdeau is better that Gaudreau, it's a wash. And I view Tkachuck more valuable than Weegar but even if you see that as a wash, overall I don't think the needle has moved much.
But one good thing for Calgary is that both Huberdeau and Weegar are playing for that big UFA deal still so if they do stick and start the season without a new deal, they'll absolutely give their best to maximize their value. Unlike Tkachuck who's production will likely drop now that he got his deal.