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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Huberdeau is not being "punished." He is sorting out his game on a new team with one of the best centres, who has a long history of bringing the best out of his linemates. The Flames don't really have a "bottom six" right now; they have a fourth line, and three scoring/checking lines that are pretty interchangeable. It probably won't stay like this all year, but for now—with how everyone is playing—I think the slotting is fine.
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However you want to describe it, Huberdeau is definitely getting under utilized and not being given the best opportunities. I don't see the benefit of training hm to play with Backlund, as the team won't succeed if that's Huberdeau's permanent role.