[Signing] Flames sign Huberdeau to long term extension (8 yrs, $10.5 mil AAV)

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Isn't it kind of hard to hold your stick while rubbing your hands?

*derp*

Lindy will hold the stick with his teeth.

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

TBQH, who care if you'll eat crow? Let alone someone else has to prepare it for you. You can just go hunt one yourself and eat it raw if anyone cares.

For sure. Many people seem to care though. It's just a different road.

[littlereddevil]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

Why do people automatically think it's gonna suck in the last few years of the contract? The cap is going up the next few years, 10.5 won't seem as much, and Huberdeau is a high IQ, elite passer in the league. The kind of player that ages well.

Honestly, if he ages like Thornton, he's still going to perform well on the tail end of his contract and this contract will be worth all its value.

Now, I doubt the Flames will be as competitive in 5 years as they are now, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by timbit

“Reiteration”

Goodness, the resident nazis have no chill lately.

Relax. Celebrate. Make a typo?

It's no "would of"..I'm in full support of us smothering those immediately.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Relax. Celebrate. Make a typo?

It's spelled ‘tyop’.








Well, it should be.

[Strange Brew]

So skimming this thread most people seem to like the signing, a small few don't.

And then a handful of posters telling the small few that something is wrong with their personality or they are not real fans.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by browna

Also, besides locking up Weeger, useful if JH has a player he knows and likes and would be thrilled to join in Calgary as part of the transition. Doesn't sound like he knows or has played with anyone on the Flames in the pros or junior, and time strictly with the Panthers...maybe an ex Panther?

Barkov seems to be a good buddy but don't think Brad can pull that one off.

Do we have any more Zito-Generational players?

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by FBI

85 assists boys. EIGHTY FIVE ASSISTS.
Let that sink in

And I used to think Thornton was a god for flirting with 80.

[saillias]

Maybe one day I'll figure out how to read Micah Blake McCurdy's graphics.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by littlereddevil

Honestly, if he ages like Thornton, he's still going to perform well on the tail end of his contract and this contract will be worth all its value.

Now, I doubt the Flames will be as competitive in 5 years as they are now, but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

In 5 years Coronato will be putting up 40 goals while Wolf is winning his second consecutive Vezina trophy.

[DoubleK]

Years 7, 8, 9 of this partnership might be rough, but after three cups in 6 years... I'll take it!

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

So skimming this thread most people seem to like the signing, a small few don't.

And then a handful of posters telling the small few that something is wrong with their personality or they are not real fans.

not really this just why worry so about 7,8,9 years down the road...so much can happen between now and then.

you could rebuild for decades and not get a 2nd in the league scorer and even if you do at some point they will want to be paid. People would just end up worrying forever.

We have a star player willing to sign long term with your favorite team, enjoy it or really what's the point.

Would 9.5x8 really make that much difference in 8 years.

Also face facts, Flames need to pay a little more for players than some teams

[activeStick]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1555392857124454401

https://twitter.com/user/status/1555396117063499776

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Traded for and signed the only winger who was arguably better than the ones we lost, who drove the offense on the presidents trophy winning squad. And got a top pairing dman, center prospect, and a first. Treliving absolutely turned it around.

There were media saying today that Schwindt could be playing NHL games as soon as this season too.

[Jiggy_12]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

So skimming this thread most people seem to like the signing, a small few don't.

And then a handful of posters telling the small few that something is wrong with their personality or they are not real fans.

Very little of that. But, if you look hard enough you’ll find that in just about every thread.

I think we have a group of excited fans and a group of “show me” fans. This thread has actually been pretty respectful all around

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

There were media saying today that Schwindt could be playing NHL games as soon as this season too.

He played a couple last season, so it wouldn't be that crazy to see him get more this year. It should be standard progression.

[I wanna be like Miikka]

Very happy to see the Flames were able to extend Huberdeau. He is now the face of the franchise and I look forward to purchasing his jersey!

You need to pay your superstars in this league. I think he will be quite productive easily until age 35, maybe even beyond that given his skillset is based a lot off of IQ and passing. This also will help convince other plays to either extend in Calgary or sign as FAs. Absolutely huge as an organization to get this deal done. I was ok with Gaudreau signing this contract so to get Huberdeau is even better!

Now what is next for the squad, maybe signing Kadri at 7 mill annually and dealing Lucic / Valimaki. Or potentially a bigger deal seeing one of our better D for a top 6 forward. Either way the summer started out so depressing as a Flames fan. Now they have a legit star extended and added a top pairing D who I hope is extended soon. Add in the prospect Cole Schwindt who looks like he could be a solid third line C and a 1st round pick and things are looking a lot better. By the time the flames make that selection, Florida could easily be on the downturn, especially with how their GM is just throwing away assets (See Giroux and Chiarot deals). Florida barely has any useful picks or prospects to add at the deadline. I hope they compete for a couple years and then absolutely collapse so the Flames end up with a top 10 pick (or better in 2026).

[La Flames Fan]

Posting in a historical thread.

10.5/10 would sign again.

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by dino7c

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not really this just why worry so about 7,8,9 years down the road...so much can happen between now and then.

you could rebuild for decades and not get a 2nd in the league scorer and even if you do at some point they will want to be paid. People would just end up worrying forever.

We have a star player willing to sign long term with your favorite team, enjoy it or really what's the point.

Would 9.5x8 really make that much difference in 8 years.

Also face facts, Flames need to pay a little more for players than some teams

And you are right also. Its just all the years of mediocrity makes some yearn for a different path. I would like to see the team do a full tear down rebuild and start over at some point and felt like this was the best chance. I don't hate the team and management for the route, but just had that hope for something different. Calgary needs to win the division and rub it in everyone's face this year. In everyone I just mean the Oilers.

[Saqe]

Originally Posted by Philly06Cup

https://twitter.com/user/status/1555386332612108291


Another analyst's take. Good discussion in the comments. Is bad defensively, not great in transition, but good once zone entry is gained.

Wouldn't say he's bad defensively but certainly isn't great in transition. He makes his living in the offensive zone, well, that's pretty easy to say lol.