Jonathan Huberdeau

The Jonathan Huberdeau contract saga in Calgary just took another turn for the worse, adding another layer of complexity to what's already been a challenging situation for the Flames organization. Huberdeau's deal has been a source of frustration since the moment it was signed, and this latest development suggests the problems aren't going away anytime soon. The Flames are stuck managing a situation that limits their flexibility, and there's no easy exit strategy in sight.

Jonathan Huberdeau’s deal is back in the spotlight, and not in the flattering way teams dream about when they hand out long-term money. Athlon Sports putting him near the top of a worst-contract list is the kind of thing that follows a player around the league like a bad scouting report. Calgary knows this conversation well, because every good night brings relief and every quiet stretch turns the volume right back up.