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Originally Posted by PuckSlap
At what point do you think it makes sense to move on from Huberdeau altogether? Or at least admit that the contract was a mistake and retain part of it while he’s still having a decent season? What’s the alternative—holding onto the deal, using up cap space on more aging players, and hoping for another mediocre playoff push?
As for other moves, there are veterans with value who could be moved, especially if the Flames are willing to retain salary where needed. If the team is serious about resetting, they should be looking at trading any older assets that still have market value to accumulate draft picks and young talent. Otherwise, we’re stuck in the same cycle.
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Huberdeau's contract is a sunk cost.
His salary isn't hurting anything right now, and is helping them stay over the floor. So it's better to wait - if he continues to play better, his value will rise. Why sell now at minimal return and maximum cost to the Flames? What is to be gained by it? They would need to acquire other contracts just to hit the floor. To what end?