When I look at replays of Huberdeau in FLA, I seem to notice a lot of scoring plays developing off the rush and frequently with a pass to the trailing player.
For whatever reason, Sutter-hockey, lack of scoring forwards, slow forwards, Calgary doesn't play that style of game. I think that's the biggest reason Huberdeau's point totals have dropped here.
I don't think post-Huberdeau FLA plays that style either anymore, and they've gone on to win 2 Stanley Cups.
But if he does get traded to a team that does play a fast-moving, activate the D off-the-rush style team *before he gets too old, he might get back to point-per-game totals. I don't think it will be with Calgary. And definitely not the style of game Huska wants the team playing.
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