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Originally Posted by GioforPM
See, this is what I'm talking about - it's more about putting blame on Huberdeau, which is all well and good - than finding an actual solution. You seriously think sitting him will make him better?
It doesn't matter how much he's paid. It doesn't matter if it's "on him". The goal is to make the team better and get more out of him. Sitting him won't make him better.
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Correct it shouldn't matter how much he is getting paid; it is his results are what matter. Currently he is not getting any results, so why should he be gifted ice time/pp time based on his past performance. This isn't a slump its been longer than an entire season. The organization has been patient with him given him opportunities to work through it. Switched up linemates. The fact that he has 0 compatibility with anyone on the team is a him thing.
This is a results-based league and he is not helping the Flames get the desired result. (unless that is tanking).
If he is the worst player on the ice, he should be the one getting scratched whether he makes league minimum or 10.5 million. His salary should not dictate special treatment. unfortunately, the 10.5 mil price tag really hinders the team, but so does his play on the ice. So personally, I would give him a decreased role, followed by more benching if he isn't going and then press box him.
He needs to figure it out, the organization has done enough to try and help him get going, there is 0 reason they should be trading assets to try and bring someone in to help get him going. If he can't do it himself that is on him.