Huberdeau's agent: "Negativity sucks the joy right out of players"

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by activeStick

What? Huberdeau said, "it doesn't come from me. It's my agent, but it's from him. It doesn't reflect on me or the guys."

I guess you can feel how you feel, but Huberdeau's response indicates exactly that the tweet didn't come from him, and since it was tweeted by his agent, he's saying he didn't give a go-ahead.

Get your head out of the sand. Huby obviously ORDERED THE CODE RED in the 17 minutes between skating off the ice and the tweet being sent. YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!

[bubbsy]

Ya Huberdeau claiming he had no idea or choice in the matter is such a joke. Agents work for the player, not the other way around.

[CalgaryFan1988]

If what Huberdeau's agent did was so against what Huberdeau believes, wouldn't he be mad and distance himself from him?

Huberdeau can't fire the coach, but he sure as hell can fire his agent.

[Paulie Walnuts]

His agent is known for these dumb tweets go look at his account Walsh is a clown. Why would he fire a guy who secured the bag for him? Because he said the Flames aren't haven't fun something a lot of people can see when watching the game.

What's done is done firing his agent does nothing for the team.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Never said he was going to fire his agent.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Never said he was going to fire his agent.

You said he can fire his agent? What do you mean by that?

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

You said he can fire his agent? What do you mean by that?

I mean IF my agent caused drama without my consent, I'd fire him. I don't believe Huberdeau "had no idea".

[All In Good Time]

Good lord
The interpretation of this tweet has been totally missed for close to 36 hours now

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result.”

(The players continue to put in half assed efforts and still expect to win)

“Also, negativity sucks the joy right out of players.”

(When your net goals per game compared to the opposing team is negative, it isn’t a joyful experience)

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

I mean IF my agent caused drama without my consent, I'd fire him. I don't believe Huberdeau "had no idea".

I think you are correct in that his agent knows his feelings because I have heard as much and it's not just Huberdeau but I don't think he wanted or knew his agent was going to go out and tweet that. Look at Walsh history and account he's an idiot.

I think it's a personal conversation that players and agents have especially one that is having a difficult season that was not supposed to be put on social media.

[All In Good Time]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

I mean IF my agent caused drama without my consent, I'd fire him. I don't believe Huberdeau "had no idea".

What’s the point of firing him now?
No contract negotiations needed for 9 more years if ever. Anything that needs a decision till then either can be handled without an agent or by the NHLPA.
No need for the distraction right now.
If I were him, I’d just quietly let him go in the offseason.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by All In Good Time

What’s the point of firing him now?
No contract negotiations needed for 9 more years if ever. Anything that needs a decision till then either can be handled without an agent or by the NHLPA.
No need for the distraction right now.
If I were him, I’d just quietly let him go in the offseason.

Just my opinion, but IF Huberdeau is so against the tweet (as he claims) what's the point of keeping him now? He doesn't need another contract negotiations for 9 more years if ever. Anything that needs a decision till then either can be handled without an agent or by the NHLPA. To me, firing him now would show that it was solely his agent's opinion and that he didn't support it. Would be less drama and clean up the mess that the "agent" created.

FWIW people in hockey that I have heard interviewed on the subject say there is no way Huberdeau didn't know.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Just my opinion, but IF Huberdeau is so against the tweet (as he claims) what's the point of keeping him now? He doesn't need another contract negotiations for 9 more years if ever. Anything that needs a decision till then either can be handled without an agent or by the NHLPA. To me, firing him now would show that it was solely his agent's opinion and that he didn't support it. Would be less drama and clean up the mess that the "agent" created.

Because unlike what people around here seem to think, people don’t get instantly fired in this business. He has a contract with Walsh and who knows what is or is not within the agent’s discretion. It’s not that easy to terminate a contract.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by All In Good Time

What’s the point of firing him now?
No contract negotiations needed for 9 more years if ever. Anything that needs a decision till then either can be handled without an agent or by the NHLPA.
No need for the distraction right now.
If I were him, I’d just quietly let him go in the offseason.

An agent doesn’t get a lump some of money when contract is signed and then says call me in 8 years . He gets paid out yearly ( probably every pay cheque hubby gets). He is on hubbys pay roll for the next 8 years annd it’s probably all guaranteed. Agents regularly check in with players to make sure they are happy and for other financial opportunities. If hubby wants to get traded , his agent works the back doors to see what’s out there.

[All In Good Time]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

An agent doesn’t get a lump some of money when contract is signed and then says call me in 8 years . He gets paid out yearly ( probably every pay cheque hubby gets). He is on hubbys pay roll for the next 8 years annd it’s probably all guaranteed. Agents regularly check in with players to make sure they are happy and for other financial opportunities. If hubby wants to get traded , his agent works the back doors to see what’s out there.

I’d imagine there would be quite the battle over the subsequent payments if Walsh was fired now and you tried to hold back his commission for a contract he negotiated 6 months ago.
I’d bet he’s getting those either way.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by Pickle Juice

Hot take! This will lead to the team bonding stronger then ever. They will go on a 6 game winning streak led by Markstrom getting his first shutout of the season!

It certainly would be on brand with this team. The last two losses feels like a rock bottom moment that results in a winning streak bounce back.

Red Wings had a ####ty record for a while, and now are playing hot hockey.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Not a chance, man. How do you figure?

Just Frolik flashbacks and reading too much into it.

[Erick Estrada]

It does sound like frustration may be boiling over in the locker room with Francis tweeting Vladar broke his stick in frustration and walked out of practice yesterday for a period of time.

[looooob]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

It does sound like frustration may be boiling over in the locker room with Francis tweeting Vladar broke his stick in frustration and walked out of practice yesterday for a period of time.

albeit this was Vladar's response


Forgot to mention I Came back in 5 sec later bcs I forgot to bring 2nd one. My bad. Goalies break their sticks because we care…by the way guys love it and dont worry I’ll put money on a board for it

who knows, probably some truth to it all, and telling I suppose that the players are responding directly to Francis. I do know that he (Francis) seemed pretty pleased about the whole thing on the radio yesterday

[Erick Estrada]

Francis loves the controversy for sure.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by looooob

albeit this was Vladar's response


Forgot to mention I Came back in 5 sec later bcs I forgot to bring 2nd one. My bad. Goalies break their sticks because we care…by the way guys love it and dont worry I’ll put money on a board for it

who knows, probably some truth to it all, and telling I suppose that the players are responding directly to Francis. I do know that he (Francis) seemed pretty pleased about the whole thing on the radio yesterday

Francis is always pleased with himself when he gets a reaction