Huberdeau and Weegar Signing Discussion Thread

[djsFlames]

You'd have to think Huberdeau extending should also help with the FA fishing.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Bonded

Why'd he sign at a discount to Gaudreau

His contract starts a year later. It should be a lower hit than JG's if that's the comparable because you're buying a year later into his 30s.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

His contract starts a year later. It should be a lower hit than JG's if that's the comparable.

10.5x7 then lol

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

Just heard from a super inside source we just signed Huby for 8 years. Throwing it on the forum because I want to. Don’t kill me if it’s not true. But the source is very very very close to the team.

Well done, sir. Well done.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

Just heard from a super inside source we just signed Huby for 8 years. Throwing it on the forum because I want to. Don’t kill me if it’s not true. But the source is very very very close to the team.

I heard someone was going to kill you if this was wrong.. So congratulations

[CaptainYooh]

So… let’s change the thread title?

[Bourque's Twin]

I just want everyone on CP to know that I love the community here. I am fortunate to have some very good connections to the team and I would never post something that wasn’t real.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

I just want everyone on CP to know that I love the community here. I am fortunate to have some very good connections to the team and I would never post something that wasn’t real.

I love that people with connections (like you) post some of the info they get. Thanks for doing it.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

I just want everyone on CP to know that I love the community here. I am fortunate to have some very good connections to the team and I would never post something that wasn’t real.

And it’s people like you that make this community great. Always fun to have a little inside information.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

You'd have to think Huberdeau extending should also help with the FA fishing.

It should sure help his good buddy weger sign

[activeStick]

Nm

[dustygoon]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

Just heard from a super inside source we just signed Huby for 8 years. Throwing it on the forum because I want to. Don’t kill me if it’s not true. But the source is very very very close to the team.

Alpha insider

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Signing before doing his "look around" in the city is interesting. Maybe he remembers Calgary better than he described in that initial interview.

I still don't quite get the multiple different sources I saw here and also on Canucks.com mentioning they had knowledge of Huberdeau training here in Calgary in the summer. It was at least two reputable posters here and another on CDC saying they had a friend in Calgary who always saw Huberdeau here.

Major case of mistaken identity?

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Signing before doing his "look around" in the city is interesting. Maybe he remembers Calgary better than he described in that initial interview.

Brad must've charmed, indeed.

This honestly makes sense with the Flames insiders hinting and no one else. Brad has been on a roll with his signings lately too.

I feel like 8 years is 2 years too long.

37 is pretty late in the game for any player. Usually NHL stars are still useful in their roles until 35, but it's a real toss up beyond that.

Might'be been the price to keep him long term. Hoping it's closer to 9AAV than 10.

Shocking a professional signing the best deal offered to you.

Except you are Johnny Gaudreau, or wife.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Signing before doing his "look around" in the city is interesting. Maybe he remembers Calgary better than he described in that initial interview.

Brad must've charmed, indeed.

This honestly makes sense with the Flames insiders hinting and no one else. Brad has been on a roll with his signings lately too.

I feel like 8 years is 2 years too long.

37 is pretty late in the game for any player. Usually NHL stars are still useful in their roles until 35, but it's a real toss up beyond that.

Might'be been the price to keep him long term. Hoping it's closer to 9AAV than 10.

Of course 6 years would be better for the Flames.

But the price of signing premium players is giving them maximum term at maximum AAV.

It will undoubtedly stink during his later years.

[robertsfanatic]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

I just want everyone on CP to know that I love the community here. I am fortunate to have some very good connections to the team and I would never post something that wasn’t real.

now do Weegar!

[Mindtravellee]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

His contract starts a year later. It should be a lower hit than JG's if that's the comparable because you're buying a year later into his 30s.

I don't know of he/they factored in the expected salary cap increase coming in 23/24. Year closer to that too

[Dude Where's Makar?]

I'm really curious what people think Weegar will get?
I'm hoping they look at Torey Krug and Hampus Lindholm and settle at 6.5 per x 8 (top players get 8 years)

[Roof-Daddy]

Yeah $6.5 million AAV is the number that pops into my head for Weegar.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Yeah $6.5 million AAV is the number that pops into my head for Weegar.

I really like the idea of signing Weegar. But he could also be traded for a top line right shot winger