5 stars for not undervaluing Hamilton like some people on this site. Not sure if Florida makes it But great value

Ya Florida is weak on the RD after Ekblad and might be willing to shake things up since it's looking like they will miss the playoffs again. Would be an interesting conversation to be had between the two GM's at least.

Panthers quickly decline, Tallon won’t trade Huberdeau unless they get a huge overpayment which this isn’t

Highly doubt they'd quickly decline. I bet there would be a conversation to be had. What makes you so certain they wouldn't move Huberdeau after another losing season, just wondering your reasoning?

I guess the only issue is that huberdough is having a great season and Hamilton is struggling. I still have a lot of faith in Hamilton and think he’s a #1RHD, but this is huberdoughs best year and arguably Hamilton’s worst. If this was last offseason Hamilton would’ve been the more valuable player. I still like the deal though. Florida has a lot of scoring up front, and Carolina has a lot up very good NHL D. Just based on performance this season Carolina would probably have to add, although Hamilton may very well end up being the better player

The only issue regarding Hamilton and his perceived value is that it’s well known that for whatever reason he has a hard time fitting in. He’s an amazing player but acquiring him is a risk as we’ve seen in Carolina

Huberdeau is having a great year plus I never said he wouldn’t be traded I said the team would have to overpay for him

I partially agree. I think if they were to trade him for picks and prospects package then the team would have to overpay. But I think if it’s a “hockey deal” where they are getting a proven player of similar age, caliber, salary in an attempt to change the makeup of their team then it is much more likely that that the deal wouldn’t have to be an overpayment.

It’s ACGM of course the teams would negotiate in IRL maybe Carolina uses a higher pick or Ferland is part of the deal or maybe it’s less and just a 1for1. This is just a starting point that I think both GMs would potentially be interested in negotiating from.