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Originally Posted by PuckSlap
I get that moving Huberdeau isn’t easy with his contract, but with the cap space the Flames have, they could retain a portion of his salary to make it more appealing for a contending team. The idea isn’t just about moving him but also about selling off other older players while they still have value. If we do this now, we likely fall further in the standings, which means a better draft pick rather than just barely missing the playoffs or getting eliminated in the first round again.
The reset is simple: move out long-term, expensive contracts that aren’t helping us compete, focus on younger players like Zary and Zayne Parekh, and build around them while stacking draft capital. This gives us a shot at landing an elite player who can actually change the franchise. Otherwise, we’re stuck in the same cycle.
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Calgary isn’t retaining on Huberdeau for 7 years.
Even with his resurgence, he’s on pace for just 61 points.
When you get premium ice time and PP1, it’s a poor result and the absence of better players on the team is the only reason he is gifted that ice time.
You put him on a contending team, and those points will drop with decreased premium ice time.