Staying consistent in the NHL proves difficult, with injuries and scoring droughts impacting team performance. Top skaters, under pressure, can dramatically influence their team's success. Players like Jonathan Huberdeau are seeking to bounce back, as Huberdeau's performance has seen a decline since achieving 115 points with the Florida Panthers. Although he struggles to meet his contract expectations, he shows improvement and remains integral to his team. His ability to play responsibly may lead to a resurgence, crucial to Calgary's playoff ambitions in the upcoming season.
"Every night he gives us a chance, helps us, and makes plays. You feel like his overall game is really good right now. I'm really happy with the way he's playing." - Flames GM Craig Conroy, in March 2025
Huberdeau played his way into a massive contract after putting up 115 points with the Florida Panthers in 2021-22. Since then, he has only eclipsed the 60-point mark one time.
Despite the pressure on him to generate offense, Huberdeau is more often than not making smart plays and doing things right away from the puck.
A return to form might be a difference-maker when it comes to Calgary's playoff push in 2025-26.
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