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traptor · 10-20-2023, 11:34 PM

I've stopped expecting Huberdeau to be a game changing elite player. I just don't think he's that. Unfortunately he's most likely never going to live up to the 10.5.

He can still be a good and useful player though. Probably closer to value around 8.

I think his best case is a well balanced ppg top 6 winger. Probably similar to the production of giroux, benn and kessel and how it has tapered down since they entered their 30s, but with some productive seasons.

I dont believe he can be the primary offensive weapon on a cup winning team at this point.

Edit:

The fact that this version of Huberdeau is one of the better flames players isn't comforting for me. It's highly concerning and highlights the lack of top end talent on this team.
But I do think he's been decent

10-20-2023, 11:34 PM	#135
traptor Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Sep 2021 Exp:	I've stopped expecting Huberdeau to be a game changing elite player. I just don't think he's that. Unfortunately he's most likely never going to live up to the 10.5. He can still be a good and useful player though. Probably closer to value around 8. I think his best case is a well balanced ppg top 6 winger. Probably similar to the production of giroux, benn and kessel and how it has tapered down since they entered their 30s, but with some productive seasons. I dont believe he can be the primary offensive weapon on a cup winning team at this point. Edit: The fact that this version of Huberdeau is one of the better flames players isn't comforting for me. It's highly concerning and highlights the lack of top end talent on this team. But I do think he's been decent Last edited by traptor; 10-20-2023 at 11:37 PM.