Can Johnathan Huberdeau Rebound Back To Form?
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Jonathan Huberdeau's tenure with the Flames has been wildly underwhelming, to say the least.
The 31-year-old winger has been limited to 27 goals and 107 points in 160 games - decidedly fringe top-six production - since being acquired from the Panthers and signing an eight-year, $84MM extension.
Huberdeau is a former Calder winner and has been an elite playmaking winger. Hoping a new offseason training regimen can help spur a rebound this season.
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He tells Aaron Vickers of NHL.com. «[I'm] really happy with the summer that I had,» he said. «It's probably my best summer of training that I've had. I just have to translate that onto the ice. I skated more in the summer as well, so I feel better.»
«The confidence is back,» he continued. «I just have to relay that to here with the guys. And I think this year I want to bring fun to my game. That's what we need to be. I think we've just got to make it fun as a team. You never know. We can cause some surprises.»
A resurgence in production will be difficult with a depleted Flames roster amid an aggressive retool, influenced in large part by Huberdeau's struggles the past two seasons. He'll likely be centered by Nazem Kadri, this is unless Kadri is traded prior to the season beginning. With many trade speculation looming it tough to really evaluate whom Huberdeau's line-mates will be at seasons start.
Source: Pro Hockey Rumors
West Notes: Huberdeau, Pelletier, Blackhawks
West Notes: Huberdeau, Pelletier, Blackhawks
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