01-09-2026, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14
Gio’s way of looking at it doesn’t make much sense. Would you expect a Corolla to outperform a Ferrari? Would you pay the same price for them? Huberdeau absolutely deserves the most criticism because he’s paid to be “the guy”. It’s a very simple way of looking at things, and makes it easy to excuse poor play.
I’m A-OK with tank commander Huberdeau for the next year or 2, his contract will ensure we don’t overpay someone else and his play won’t improve the team.
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No, but if I bought what I thought was a Ferrari and it turned out it was a Corolla with a Ferrari sticker on it, I wouldn’t keep expecting it to perform like a Ferrari.
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01-09-2026, 07:24 PM
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#442
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Cowtown
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
No, but if I bought what I thought was a Ferrari and it turned out it was a Corolla with a Ferrari sticker on it, I wouldn’t keep expecting it to perform like a Ferrari.
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I think I get what you’re saying, torch it for the insurance payout.
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01-09-2026, 07:51 PM
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#443
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Comparing Huberdeau’s play to some of the guys like Backlund and Coleman? He has consistently been the most sheltered forward on the team since the day he arrived and has yet to elevate anyone’s play, unlike those two who in addition to playing harder and better are also outscoring him.
His salary makes him untradeable. And at some point when the prospects are ready for the NHL, he’s going to be a roadblock. It will be fascinating to see what the Flames do. Give him harder assignments? Tell him to stay home?
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I disagree that he's going to be a roadblock. That will only be the case if Flames mismanage the cap badly during this "rebuild".
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01-09-2026, 08:04 PM
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#444
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Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Richmond upon Thames, London
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Huberdeau of last year was fun.
This year he's kicking his feet up back in economy while Backlund and Coleman attempt to pilot this thing. Pretty disappointing knowing what he is capable of.
I guess if he was giving his A game this year (and helping to elevate a second line and the PP), the tank might be put on ice. So while it's easy to hate... at least he's picked a lane. Hopefully the team does too.
Maybe he can scrounge around for that heart in time to mentor a Lawrence or McKenna along.
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01-09-2026, 08:35 PM
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#445
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Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas
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If I bought a Ferrari and it turned out to be a Corolla, I would be pissed the whole time I am owning it
Dont expect me to accept it
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01-09-2026, 08:41 PM
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#446
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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Five more to be exact. His current deal expires in 2031.
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Correct. I forgot he had a year left when the trade was made.
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01-09-2026, 09:38 PM
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#447
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Flames fan in Seattle
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What about healthy scratching him for a few games?? Not like he's adding much when he's in the lineup..
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01-10-2026, 11:27 AM
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#448
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Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas
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Originally Posted by FBI
What about healthy scratching him for a few games?? Not like he's adding much when he's in the lineup..
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He is the tank commander
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01-10-2026, 12:53 PM
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#449
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Depends what happens at the draft but if they add McKenna or Stenberg, more LWs, and then you've got healthy Honzek and potentially Pospisil coming back, it become more imperative to do something about this LW logjam. They could trade/buy out any combo of Huberdeau/Sharangovich/Farabee and still be deep on the wing and not miss their contributions one bit
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01-10-2026, 12:55 PM
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#450
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Memento Mori
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Originally Posted by Badgers Nose
Because not even kidnappers want him.
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"We have Huberdeau, you need to pay us $1mm to get him back!"
"Uh, you can have him. Thanks"
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01-10-2026, 12:57 PM
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#451
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Originally Posted by Shazam
"We have Huberdeau, you need to pay us $1mm to get him back!"
"Uh, you can have him. Thanks"
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"Huber...who?" Click.
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01-10-2026, 03:27 PM
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#452
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#1 Goaltender
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Hobodeau
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01-10-2026, 03:49 PM
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#453
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Don’t worry. Stinky man on Twitter says he’s going to devils for hamilton and palat
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01-10-2026, 04:35 PM
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#454
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Location: Vancouver
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Originally Posted by The Original FFIV
Don’t worry. Stinky man on Twitter says he’s going to devils for hamilton and palat
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01-10-2026, 04:41 PM
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#455
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
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I dont care where he goes. The money apparently doesnt matter however he remains a crap hockey player.
Trade him to Admiral Vladivostok or The Moon. I dont care. In exchange for a barrel of Cod or some moon rocks.
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01-10-2026, 09:34 PM
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#456
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01-13-2026, 09:03 PM
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#457
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21 points on the year, pretty impressive. this is starting to look like that time where he didnt get a point for a month. what a legend
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01-13-2026, 09:06 PM
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#458
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Originally Posted by dirk diggler
21 points on the year, pretty impressive. this is starting to look like that time where he didnt get a point for a month. what a legend
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No, no...apparently he's awesome! All the Superfans say so!
Much like the money, the points dont matter apparently. Neither do the turnovers or the vacuous lack of heart.
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01-13-2026, 09:09 PM
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#459
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Originally Posted by Locke
No, no...apparently he's awesome! All the Superfans say so!
Much like the money, the points dont matter apparently. Neither do the turnovers or the vacuous lack of heart.
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my favourite defense of guy is we need him now to get to the cap floor. wow. Thanks Huby, great contribution to the team.
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01-13-2026, 09:12 PM
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#460
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Originally Posted by dirk diggler
my favourite defense of guy is we need him now to get to the cap floor. wow. Thanks Huby, great contribution to the team.
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Thats why the namebar on his jersey reads "Cap Floor Compliance"
Pretty much all he's good for. And turnovers. He's really good at those too.
I think he hit the post tonight so..."an attempt was made?"
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