Speculation: Jonathan Huberdeau is open to waiving his NMC to go to a contender

[Hookslide]

Seriously? You're implying that nobody would want a $5.25m current 50-60 pt player who has a possible higher pts upside playing with the right line mates?

The problem is the years left on the contract, that is why, I suggest another team getting involved to spread out the contract.

 

[KevinRedkey]

Not that he would do this, but is it possible to mutually terminate a contract?' I've seen it done for low level guys with 1 year left, but never for anything of this magnitude. There may be details I'm not aware of.

Again - he wouldn't do it because it would cost him tens of millions. I'm more just curious if it's even legal.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Seriously? You're implying that nobody would want a $5.25m current 50-60 pt player who has a possible higher pts upside playing with the right line mates?

Have you looked at the term of the contract? The guy is 31 years old and has seven years left on the deal. He had a soft 50 points. Imagine what he looks like in two or three years. Even at 50%, Calgary is adding.

 

[Senor Catface]

Have you looked at the term of the contract? The guy is 31 years old and has seven years left on the deal. He had a soft 50 points. Imagine what he looks like in two or three years. Even at 50%, Calgary is adding.

For Flames fans, it's probably easier not to look.

 

[Fatass]

Have you looked at the term of the contract? The guy is 31 years old and has seven years left on the deal. He had a soft 50 points. Imagine what he looks like in two or three years. Even at 50%, Calgary is adding.

Even if the Flamesvpaid a first for a third club to retain an additional 25% no team would want Huberdough at even 75% off. He’s way too toxic. Huberdough is a Flame unless he gets sent Robidas Island.

 

[vcanuck]

Uberdough is the new Loui Eriksson but flame fans haven't accepted it yet.

no team is going gamble even with 50% retention and HOPE that he clicks with their other players.. because if he doesn't that team is stuck with an aging washed up player for 6 more years.

 

[belair]

Nurse for huberdeau

Who says no?

Nurse.

 

[chaser17]

Huberdeaus game falling off a cliff needs an extensive study done. Like sure not playing with Barkov anymore hurts him but the guy was an elite playmaker in Florida. Yet Barkov has only eclipsed 30 goals TWICE. So not sure you can say that he was being completely carried can you?

 

[Fatass]

Uberdough is the new Loui Eriksson but flame fans haven't accepted it yet.

no team is going gamble even with 50% retention and HOPE that he clicks with their other players.. because if he doesn't that team is stuck with an aging washed up player for 6 more years.

7 more years, but who’s counting when it’s that long.

Huberdeaus game falling off a cliff needs an extensive study done. Like sure not playing with Barkov anymore hurts him but the guy was an elite playmaker in Florida. Yet Barkov has only eclipsed 30 goals TWICE. So not sure you can say that he was being completely carried can you?

Flames could do the unilateral contract termination like the Flyers are doing with RyJo.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Even if the Flamesvpaid a first for a third club to retain an additional 25% no team would want Huberdough at even 75% off. He’s way too toxic. Huberdough is a Flame unless he gets sent Robidas Island.

AT $2.6 million, I think some doors might open. But the term is horrible

Uberdough is the new Loui Eriksson but flame fans haven't accepted it yet.

no team is going gamble even with 50% retention and HOPE that he clicks with their other players.. because if he doesn't that team is stuck with an aging washed up player for 6 more years.

Uberdough? Nice!