Have you all seen the Huberdeau agent Allan Walsh podcast, Agent Provocatuer? He gave a little insight into the trade and confirmed they had no discussions before the deal - which is why it was such a shock to Huberdeau. But that openness to signing seems real and the Flames have the funds so in the end it's at least 50/50. Getting eight years in Florida was what he wanted, wants to be wanted by a team, Calgary offers a place where he can be the face of a franchise and have a shot to win if he sticks around.
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