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Originally Posted by calculoso
Not picking on you directly, as others have said the same thing, but this is such an extreme anti-Flames viewpoint. Let’s get rid of a superstar for nothing because his contract is large. Insane thought.
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I think you do it for a few reasons:
(1) He's likely not a superstar, although he may be quite a good player. How good, is up for debate.
(2) If he was a UFA today, there is no way anyone would be paying him $84MM over 8 years.
(3) Calgary is likely not a contender, although that is also up for debate.
There is much risk to his contract, and if Calgary is not a contender, it is better to get rid of the contract if they can and rebuild.
I don't think that's an insane proposition. Especially based on many of our opinions that there is much risk that Huberdeau is not a superstar.
You may not agree with our premise (as I mention it is indeed debatable), but once you accept that it may be debatable, the option of dumping his contract may make some sense.
In any event, I doubt anyone would simply take it on, as cap is King these days. That should tell you it's not an insane proposition.
Do you think it's "anti-Flame" to prefer a major rebuild right now?