Jonathan Huberdeau Makes NHL History in Calgary Flames' Disastrous Season
Once again, the Calgary Flames find themselves on the outside looking in as they miss the playoffs this year. There's no shortage of people to point fingers at for the team's abysmal performance.
Head coach Darryl Sutter struggled to bring the team together, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom's subpar season contributed to the Flames' woes. Big names on the roster also failed to step up when it mattered most.
One such name is Jonathan Huberdeau.
Huberdeau Makes NHL History for the Bad Reasons
Last season, while playing for the Panthers, Huberdeau was on fire, racking up 115 points. Fast forward to this season, and he's managed a mere 55 points.
That's a staggering 60-point drop, making it the most significant decline in NHL history.
That's a staggering 60-point drop, making it the most significant decline in NHL history.
With his $10.5 million AAV contract set to begin next season and not ending until 2031, both the team and the fans are undoubtedly concerned about Huberdeau's future performance.
If he doesn't start producing at a higher level soon, the coming seasons will be a true test of patience for everyone involved.
In contrast, Matthew Tkachuk is thriving with the Panthers, having scored 108 points in his first season with the team.
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