4pt night for Huberdeau - first time since his 115pt season

[Lunatik]

I was thinking a while back that maybe they should experiment and switch him over to RW since his struggles started in Calgary. I had a little thought about it when he was with the Panthers. But maybe this could help his game moving forward.

He has played some RW here, but I don't think it makes a huge difference beyond when you're on the rush, as all 3 forward positions are so fluid in the offensive zone these days.

 

[Turin]

Looks way faster. Makes you wonder why it took this long to trim down or why he thought it was a good idea to “bulk” after his best season by far

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Watched a bit of this game. Looked really engaged.

 

[frederixx]

I'm really happy for this guy, hope he gets a monster season.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Good for him

 

[lettuceAA]

It's early, but couldn't ask for a better start from him. With Lindholm, Tanev, Markstrom, Hanifin gone maybe he feels more responsibility and is more of a leader in the room with the young guys. Even the goal of his shoulder last night was him driving to the net and getting a lucky break. Something that didn't happen often the previous 2 seasons.

 

[KovalchukFistPump]

He got stats but his play wasn’t any good. I guess it doesn’t matter if we can pawn him off on some dumb team but overall not much to be excited about.

What's the deal with him and Shara's defensive play? They were both last on the Flames in +/- last year by a long while. I'm trying to cope with the Devils giving Shara away but he did lose his place partially because his defensive play at 5v5 was not very good.

 

[MM917]

What's the deal with him and Shara's defensive play? They were both last on the Flames in +/- last year by a long while. I'm trying to cope with the Devils giving Shara away but he did lose his place partially because his defensive play at 5v5 was not very good.

Sharangovich is crap. But he is putting up points on a bad Flames team so our fans ignore it. As you mention and as Devils fans saw when you put him on a winning team he has no place because he isn't good enough offensively to make up for his lack of hockey IQ and defensive awareness.

 

[jetsforever]

I mean we're only 2 games in but hopefully he can get some of his old magic back.

 

[PromisedLand]

IMO Flames are the team to watch this season if their goal tending holds up. I think they will surprise this season. Dark horse team of this season

 

[josra33]

It's way too early for this type of thread.

It’s way too early to discuss a 4 point night? The night it happens should we discuss this game in January?

 

[madmike77]

I wonder if playing with Pospisil will open up room for him. I know Pospisil is playing C but he can dig the pick out of corners which could help Huberdeau. Going into the corners is definitely not Hubie’s thing.

 

[KovalchukFistPump]

Sharangovich is crap. But he is putting up points on a bad Flames team so our fans ignore it. As you mention and as Devils fans saw when you put him on a winning team he has no place because he isn't good enough offensively to make up for his lack of hockey IQ and defensive awareness.

Interesting. He just completely lost his place as a passenger on Jack or Nico's line to Mercer and Tatar. Tatar himself had absolutely excellent advanced defensive stats in 22-23, which is why he was brought back this year.

No way the Devils could afford Shara's cap hit right now, but they probably could've used his offense last year as Holtz busted and Mercer had a down year.

 

[Mogo]

Good to see

 

[Rubi]

It’s way too early to discuss a 4 point night? The night it happens should we discuss this game in January?

This thread is not a discussion about the 4 pt night. Its a post about Huberdeau scoring 5 pts in 2 nights, Huberdeau being on fire, and Huberdeau looking like the old 115 pt Huberdeau. Way too early for that kind of speculation. Its been 2 games for Christs sake. LOL. A Huberdeau is back thread is just as realistic and premature as a Flames are a Pacific Div powerhouse thread. Get real.

 

[Rubi]

Interesting. He just completely lost his place as a passenger on Jack or Nico's line to Mercer and Tatar. Tatar himself had absolutely excellent advanced defensive stats in 22-23, which is why he was brought back this year.

No way the Devils could afford Shara's cap hit right now, but they probably could've used his offense last year as Holtz busted and Mercer had a down year.

Ignore what MM917 says. Even though he purports to be a Flames fan his favorite pass time is talking shit about the team and its players. Sharangovich has become a fan favorite with Flames fans ....other than a couple of morons.

 

[wetcoast]

It's way too early for this type of thread.

WE have way too early threads about everyone here and he looks much better this year so that's good on him.

 

[ffh]

Will end up the leading point getter in Alberta this year.

 

[josra33]

This thread is not a discussion about the 4 pt night. Its a post about Huberdeau scoring 5 pts in 2 nights, Huberdeau being on fire, and Huberdeau looking like the old 115 pt Huberdeau. Way too early for that kind of speculation. Its been 2 games for Christs sake. LOL. A Huberdeau is back thread is just as realistic and premature as a Flames are a Pacific Div powerhouse thread. Get real.

So do we just not post about any players until January then? This forum shouldnt be live until then according to you.... grow up...

Edit: Also, I can tell you aren't watching the games. Because he actually HAS looked like the player he was before coming over. He has never looked this good in a Calgary sweater.

 

[NYR94]

Good for him! Maybe this is the start to a return to form.

 

[Rubi]

So do we just not post about any players until January then? This forum shouldnt be live until then according to you.... grow up...

Edit: Also, I can tell you aren't watching the games. Because he actually HAS looked like the player he was before coming over. He has never looked this good in a Calgary sweater.

LOL

 

[Team_Spirit]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1845454017637253176

 

[JPeeper]

What's the deal with him and Shara's defensive play? They were both last on the Flames in +/- last year by a long while. I'm trying to cope with the Devils giving Shara away but he did lose his place partially because his defensive play at 5v5 was not very good.

Gogo is alright defensively, but they had him as #1 center for parts of the year and he got caved in. He's a good 2nd line winger, but Flames have no center depth (this season Pospisil is centering Huberdeau and Mantha) so he got thrown to the wolves.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Always was a Hubey fan. Glad he's doing well.

 

[samsagat]

I think Huberdeau took the trade to Calgary very badly.

He was a Florida Panthers product, drafted and raised in the organization.

I have the impression he didn't really felt as a Calgary Flames until.. now?

Maybe the arrival of a compatriot in Mantha, he's playing great too since the beginning of the season, has boosted his motivation and sense of belonging?

Anyway, I always liked Calgary's teams and organization as a Habs fan.

I like their philosophy and their playing style.

They're combative and play an "in your face" brand of hockey.

So I wish the best to you guys, Calgary fans..

And if Hubby can come back as a (at least) 70-80 pts guy, for the next 4-5 years, than this contract won't be an anchor as it has been lately...