[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by TheoFleury

Pretty much but even if it blows up in their face and fails, it was still the right choice. Either pony up or we don't get him, simple as that. Either rebuild or try to win, trade him or sign him, it's not complicated. I was okay with either direction and a rebuild is inevitable anyways eventually, a few extra years of huberdeau being overpaid by 2m down the road isn't going to make a difference IMO

Exactly. What's thee point of even trading for him if you aren't willing to pony up the cash and term to get him locked up?