Rumor: Jonathan Huberdeau not a happy camper with the way he was traded

[Rubi]

Jonathan Huberdeau still hasn't spoken publicly about the trade but it's been reported by David Dwork of WPLG Local 10 News, Huberdeau “isn’t particularly happy with how everything played out.”

"It is rare that a sniper and playmaker like Huberdeau is dealt in his prime, and reports indicated the 29-year-old was expecting to get a contract extension offer from the Panthers this summer. Dwork points out that despite some early, informal extension talks between Huberdeau’s camp and the Panthers, an offer never came. “The next call was the trade.”

Report: Jonathan Huberdeau unhappy with how trade to Flames played out

Jonathan Huberdeau was not expecting a trade to Calgary this summer.

uk.sports.yahoo.com

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[Burkeocet]

Guess he’s as surprised as the rest of us. I don’t think literally any of us seen them moving Huberdeau.

 

[BB88]

I don’t understand why that’s been made such a big story.

Superstar got traded for superstar.
Not like he was traded against his will or used as cap dump.

 

[Dominance]

I think it is really important to note that the reports read as if Huberdeau is not happy with the Panthers organization - not that he is unhappy with joining the Flames.

Thread title should be updated to reflect this.

 

[The90]

Jonathan Huberdeau still hasn't spoken publicly about the trade but it's been reported by David Dwork of WPLG Local 10 News, Huberdeau “isn’t particularly happy with how everything played out.”

"It is rare that a sniper and playmaker like Huberdeau is dealt in his prime, and reports indicated the 29-year-old was expecting to get a contract extension offer from the Panthers this summer. Dwork points out that despite some early, informal extension talks between Huberdeau’s camp and the Panthers, an offer never came. “The next call was the trade.”

Report: Jonathan Huberdeau unhappy with how trade to Flames played out

Jonathan Huberdeau was not expecting a trade to Calgary this summer.

uk.sports.yahoo.com

Also, water is wet lol

 

[SEALBound]

Florida to Calgary, Barkov to Lindholm.

I get it. I wouldn't be thrilled either.

 

[boredmale]

I heard the camping is great in Alberta

 

[Rubi]

I think it is really important to note that the reports read as if Huberdeau is not happy with the Panthers organization - not that he is unhappy with joining the Flames.

Thread title should be updated to reflect this.

Thread title has been now changed for clarity.

 

[sxvnert]

"It is rare that a sniper and playmaker like Huberdeau is dealt in his prime, and reports indicated the 29-year-old was expecting to get a contract extension offer from the Panthers this summer. Dwork points out that despite some early, informal extension talks between Huberdeau’s camp and the Panthers, an offer never came. “The next call was the trade.”

Why would Zito wait around for Huberdeas 9+m 8yr demand when he could trade him instead?

 

[Fatass]

Sounds like there’s we’re extension talks, and the Panthers didn’t like the numbers so when the Opportunity came up to get younger, and meaner Florida took it. Maybe Huberdeau should be angry at his agent?

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I find it hard to believe that Florida didn’t know what Huberdeau was looking for in a deal. Florida probably just thought that the two sides were so far apart that it was time to move on. The playoffs pretty much cemented that view.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Huby got too old and too expensive. Have fun in Calgary with your lambo!

 

[Juxtaposer]

I’m sure Florida was disappointed with 5 points in 10 playoffs games this year after 115 points in the regular season too.

 

[BB88]

I find it hard to believe that Florida didn’t know what Huberdeau was looking for in a deal. Florida probably just thought that the two sides were so far apart that it was time to move on. The playoffs pretty much cemented that view.

Yep, if they had talks with Weegar why wouldn’t they have had with Hubs?

The agent was more likely asking sky high money and Zito said nope and went out and got Tkachuk for less than he could have ever gotten Hubs.

With Barkov setting the tone at 10 would have Hubs been happy to get less?

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Not surprised huberdeau isn't happy, he obviously would have preferred to stay and if a trade offer was known, he might have taken a discount.

 

[Rubi]

Also, water is wet lol

The trade was made on Friday. Its Sunday and Huberdeau has yet to come out with the usual perfunctory statement to the media that players make shortly after being traded.... you know ... "Looking forward to playing in Calgary. Its a good team. They have a great future.. blah, blah, blah.. "
I'm sure he's had a ton of interview requests.. and nada.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

I’m sure Florida was disappointed with 5 points in 10 playoffs games this year after 115 points in the regular season too.

Also the 3.2% on the powerplay was a nice little achievement. Someone had to play along with the head coach.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Yep, if they had talks with Weegar why wouldn’t they have had with Hubs?

The agent was more likely asking sky high money and Zito said nope and went out and got Tkachuk for less than he could have ever gotten Hubs.

With Barkov setting the tone at 10 would have Hubs been happy to get less?

Might have been about term too. No one wants to pay 8 years for a near 30 year old.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

I’m sure Florida was disappointed with 5 points in 10 playoffs games this year after 115 points in the regular season too.

Good thing they replaced him with a player who has 15 points in 27 playoff games.

 

[DFF]

I heard the camping in great in Alberta

It is. Best in the planet

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

DeRozan vibes. Huberdeau was there for the entire journey from 30th to 1st (in the regular season). Instead of competing for the Stanley Cup next year, he’ll be competing to make the playoffs. That can’t be easy to stomach, no matter how much of a pro you are.

 

[Rubi]

Why would Zito wait around for Huberdeas 9+m 8yr demand when he could trade him instead?

Sounds kind of like going in to see your boss to ask for a raise and he/she says they will think about it and get back to you...
Then a couple of weeks later he/she fires you. I think that would surprise and shock most of us.

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

Not surprising. He was there for some pretty garbage years, was finally part of the franchise's resurgence, then gets traded from sunny Florida a stones throw from Miami to Alberta.

 

[behemolari]

Guess he’s as surprised as the rest of us. I don’t think literally any of us seen them moving Huberdeau.

There was this one guy at panthers forum who repeatedly said Huberdeau will be traded

 

[Jacob]

It’s a business and he’ll have to get over it.