Jonathan Huberdeau traded to Flames in blockbuster deal
Huberdeau traded, Weegar staying put
The Florida Panthers have traded Jonathan Huberdeau to the Calgary Flames in a blockbuster deal. The Flames will send Matthew Tkachuk to the Panthers in return.
The trade comes as a surprise, as Huberdeau is one of the Panthers' best players. He had 30 goals and 85 points in 80 games last season.
Tkachuk is also a young and talented player. He had 42 goals and 104 points in 82 games last season.
The trade is a major shakeup for both teams. The Panthers are losing one of their best players, while the Flames are getting a young and talented player in return. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform next season.
Breakdown of the trade
The Panthers are getting a young and talented player in Tkachuk. He is a 24-year-old center who is coming off a season in which he scored 42 goals and 104 points.
The Flames are getting a proven scorer in Huberdeau. He is a 29-year-old left wing who has scored at least 30 goals in each of the past four seasons.
The trade is a major shakeup for both teams. The Panthers are losing one of their best players, while the Flames are getting a young and talented player in return. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform next season.