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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
I think the Rangers at the time had some money open up as they signed Panarin and Trouba plus had Fox join them that year. So they were definitely looking to make a move that season as they were getting to the end of Lundquist. But I think they didn't have much else on the books for long term deals.
Rangers are not a typical rebuild since it's a market that can attract any free agent plus other teams good draft picks.
I don't know what the market for Huberdeau would be. Big contracts with lots of term left don't get traded in this league. I think he will bounce back, but if he's a 75 to 80 point guy he's mediocre value at best. So do you hope for 5 yesrs of sub standard value but good production. Or do you try like he'll to get away from that contract at any cost? I personally might try to salvage the first 5 years.
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Yeah, they also got Panarin and Fox for basically free. If Huberdeau was a UFA I think the Habs would have signed him if Huberdeau wanted to go there. Giving up assets for a player signed to a 10.5 million dollar contract and 50 points I just can't see it. Would anyone want to take on Benn's or Seguin's contract onto the Flames and give up assets to do it. The only way it happens is if Huberdeau bounces back to 100+ points next year but then the Flames won't want to trade him. Best case is that he bounces back to a ppg player over the next three or four seasons and Flames cobble together a run. Otherwise, him and Kadri will be tank commanders as the UFAs walk.