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Originally Posted by TOfan
First of all, I think it’s unlikely the Flames trade either player but I think it’s pretty hyperbolic to say they couldn’t.
Less than a year ago Huberdeau was second in league scoring. Kadri was playing a pivotal role on a team the went on to win the cup. NHL GM’s aren’t gold fish, they have memories. There are 31 other GM’s out there contending with their own unique circumstances and expectations from ownership’s.
Huberdeau for Hoffman (short term LW top 6 replacement), 2023 first round pick (higher of the two they have), 2023 second round pick, 2024 first round pick (this may get complicated due to the Monahan trade but I’ll assume they can do it).
Probably way off base but I think trading Huberdeau might not be as hard as some others believe.
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Part of the reason UFA contracts are dumb is the team gives no assets to acquire them. No way Montreal would do that. Anderson + Gallagher or something.
If Huberdeau bounces back to a 100 point player next season then maybe they could get some value.
Karlsson didn't get traded and he is having a heck of a season.