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Originally Posted by traptor
It was a panic move.
They didn't have time to fully assess Hubrrdeau as a fit. They saw the name, saw the numbers and that was that.
Most expected a drop off just nowhere near to the level it was. Most thought it was an overpay at the time but felt the flames had to do it to save face.
Zito got us good and sold us a lemon in our desperation.
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They made the trade in 4 days. They didn't properly assess the direction of the team moving forward, they didn't properly assess their trade options, and they didn't properly assess Huberdeau. Now their stuck with what might be the worst contract in the entire NHL.