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FlamesAddiction · 12-12-2022, 02:47 PM

I would rather have the younger, better player for the next 9 years. Then have the GM build around that player to make a contender.

What we would rather have doesn't matter at this point. This trade is a hard one to judge, because on one hand, it had to happen. Tkachuk was going to leave after 1 year and this was likely the best deal that could happen given the circumstances. On the other hand, there is the old saying that the team who gets the best player, wins the trade regardless of the other parts. In this case, I think Florida made out better and took advantage of our misfortune. That is debatable of course. Some people might think Huberdeau is better, I just personally don't feel that way. Factor in age and likely production over the next 8.5 seasons, and I don't think it will be close by the time both contracts end.

Also have to keep in mind that it wasn't the only big change made. The current situation is not just based on the Tkachuk/Huberdeau trade, so we can't fault this trade specifically for the woes.

12-12-2022, 02:47 PM	#3900
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I would rather have the younger, better player for the next 9 years. Then have the GM build around that player to make a contender. What we would rather have doesn't matter at this point. This trade is a hard one to judge, because on one hand, it had to happen. Tkachuk was going to leave after 1 year and this was likely the best deal that could happen given the circumstances. On the other hand, there is the old saying that the team who gets the best player, wins the trade regardless of the other parts. In this case, I think Florida made out better and took advantage of our misfortune. That is debatable of course. Some people might think Huberdeau is better, I just personally don't feel that way. Factor in age and likely production over the next 8.5 seasons, and I don't think it will be close by the time both contracts end. Also have to keep in mind that it wasn't the only big change made. The current situation is not just based on the Tkachuk/Huberdeau trade, so we can't fault this trade specifically for the woes. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."