Personally I think a coaching change and getting good bodies to play with Huberdeau is the next logical step.
If I'm Tre, I take a flyer on Tanner Jeannot if he's available from the Preds. Big, reliable, and put up 40 points last season playing wing. He's having a down year on a cheap expiring contract so perhaps there is some opportunity for a "show me" extension, and I would suspect his trade value isn't at a premium. He's also a great shot blocker, and from Saskatchewan too (so he might be motivated to play closer to home).
I think Hubes needs someone to clear room like Jeannot. He seems to be struggling getting in-close with opposing players when stickhandling or trying to do attack zone passes.
One more thing - Hubes needs to shoot more. Stop passing. His generosity has causes problems this season.
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