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Originally Posted by Steve Macfarlane

If the Flames show they're still a playoff team with a chance to contend and the offer is good enough, we could see an extension from a motivated Huberdeau rather than the team having to consider moving him.

https://calgaryhockeynow.com/calgary...tthew-tkachuk/

I think without a doubt even if the Flames are leading the division at the deadline and Huberdeau is unsigned, they have to move him for the best return possible. I feel like the fan base would be much more understanding of that type of move vs. the potential of Huberdeau walking as a UFA.