Huberdeau and Weegar Media Availability 9:15 AM MT

[Flamesfan05]

Only reason they wouldn’t sign this summer is if they never really want to be here

Or Treliving doesn’t give them a fair contract

[Buff]

Originally Posted by getbak

Did anyone ask Huberdeau about whether he waived his NTC for Calgary or did he not have Calgary on his list?

Well if he was surprised to hear he was traded he likely didn't have Calgary on his list. It is entirely possible that he was just surprised he was being asked to waive however the way it is described makes me think Calgary wasn't on his list of places he didn't want to go.

[PeteMoss]

Can we just agree that people will like different things in where to live and most people will have fond ideas of the place they grew up in.. and not go after a bunch of cities for being terrible? All these guys in the NHL who are good enough to make a decision on where to play based on location AND that fans will care about if they leave - are all making way more money than 99.999% will see and live in completely different areas and their lives are wildly different than what we experience.

[VilleN]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

Only reason they wouldn’t sign this summer is if they never really want to be here

Or Treliving doesn’t give them a fair contract

Yes. Those are the reasons any player wouldn't sign a contract anywhere (sub Treliving for applicable GM).

[Gizmo]

Anyone have a link for where I can watch the presser? The original one expired

[CSharp]

Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under

Calgary is the best. The people, the mountains, the foothills, the sky, everything.

Which translates to: Everything not in Calgary

[mile]

Hanifin and Lindholm trade was on June 23
Lindholm signed on July 16
Hanifin signed on August 30

[bax]

Originally Posted by mile

Hanifin and Lindholm trade was on June 23
Lindholm signed on July 16
Hanifin signed on August 30

Weren’t they both RFA’s that needed new contracts for the season though?

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Gizmo

Anyone have a link for where I can watch the presser? The original one expired

That must mean they're not signing here.

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by VilleN

Yes. Those are the reasons any player wouldn't sign a contract anywhere (sub Treliving for applicable GM).

It’s simple but we didn’t find out from Johnny until the last minutes

Anyway, IMO same situation here , Treliving will do everything to sign them, especially Huberdeau.This is his legacy trade.

[Erick Estrada]

One thing both players brought up was the fans and environment in the Dome. I’m sure there are moments is the life of a career Panther where they wonder what it’s like to play in an actual hockey market that cares about their team. Seems to be something both players are looking forward to.

[Swayze11]

Originally Posted by bax

Weren’t they both RFA’s that needed new contracts for the season though?

Yes, apples to oranges take

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by Gizmo

Anyone have a link for where I can watch the presser? The original one expired

Sportsnet link didn't work for me, this one does.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3vvQk6e2fs


Optimistic about Weegar signing.
Francis needs to be voted off the island already.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by TBone290

The non-trade list is set when the contract is signed, right? And it cannot be modified?

No. Every contract is different.

I believe for some players, they give the team the list on July 1 and it's locked-in for the season until July 1 the following year. I believe most contracts are written like that, but not all.

For some players, it's an on-demand list. The player doesn't need to provide it until/unless the team asks for it.

Some players have other dates on which the list is due. Some have until the start of the regular season, others can wait until closer to the trade deadline.


* All this is based on comments I've seen from players/agents/GMs over the years.



At the very least, the lists can be updated annually (most on July 1). None are locked-in at the time of signing.

[Gaudfather]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

One thing both players brought up was the fans and environment in the Dome. I’m sure there are moments is the life of a career Panther where they wonder what it’s like to play in an actual hockey market that cares about their team. Seems to be something both players are looking forward to.

Can't wait to hear the whole Dome yelling "Hubie Dooby Doo"!

[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by Parallex

How long did it take to get Lindholm and Hanifin to sign? I mean I don't expect them to be extended immediately but if an extension is coming I'd really rather have it come before training camp.

The difference is Lindholm and Hanifin were both RFAs, and needed a contract in order to start the season. Weegar and Huberdeau are completely different. They're still under contract, so there's way less urgency on their part to sign until they really talk it through with their family and think long term where they want to be.

Not saying there's no chance they sign with Calgary this summer, just saying the urgency to do so right away is way less.

[rhino]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

Only reason they wouldn’t sign this summer is if they never really want to be here

Or Treliving doesn’t give them a fair contract

I don't believe Tre ever offers an unfair contract

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by rhino

I don't believe Tre ever offers an unfair contract

Lol. I don’t know about that. Fair or unfair depends on a person’s opinion

But yes, he will do everything possible this case

So yeah my final conclusion is the only reason Huberdeau doesn’t get sign before the start of the year is he really doesn’t want to be here.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

All you guys with your NTCs aren't including Arizona? You want to play in a college rink instead of a professional sports arena? :P

I guess life is not bad in Arizona however. Speaking of Arizona - how about we throw $1M at Phil Kessel for the top line :P

He will never sign here. It isn't a Canadian thing, it's a weather thing for Phil. I can't remember if it was the athletic or somewhere but I read his priority in location is year round nice weather now.

[jaydub74]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

COVID cases are spiking - I’m sure the local scribes didn’t want to go down to the Saddledome and breathe everyone’s air if they don’t have to.

Players also probably prefer it - a zoom call is far less awkward than being a human zoo animal.

To be honest, Flying a player out for a day for a media availability and a photo opp is a waste of resources and time. Player probably doesn’t want to do it, and it really doesn’t matter to the average fan, we’re watching it on a screen anyway, not like we get to shake his hand.


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