The drop off of Huberdeau's play is incredible. From breaking a record in points for his position to being a non-impact player with the Flames in I'm guessing 85% of the games he's played. It could change, but I don't see him ever getting near the level he was consistently at as a Panther (PPG). Probably averages out to be a 50-60 point player over the next 2-3 seasons for 10.5M before better options appear on the wings of the first 3 lines, and from there, I think he ends up down on the 4th line. The coaches have already decided (rightfully) he's better to not be on the PP and I think if someone shows they deserve being with Backlund and Coleman more, that's when Huberdeau's drop off really happens when he can't beat out the other guys for a spot on the top 3 lines and he finds himself playing with guys like Greer, etc.
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