Top six forward unlikely to sign extension, likely to be traded.

Teams looking for a top six addition to their roster ahead of the post season may now have an obvious solution.

According to ESPN hockey insider Pierre LebrunPierre Lebrun pending unrestricted free agent Jiri Hudler is unlikely to sign an extension with the Calgary Flames, and he believes the veteran winger will be traded prior to the deadline.

The Calgary Flames are getting calls on pending UFA winger Jiri Hudler, whom I don't think is likely to sign an extension. The 32-year-old Czech scored 31 goals last season but has struggled with just six so far this season. Still, for the right price he'd be a nice top-six add for a contender.

Lebrun also touched on another interesting possibility, one involving pending unrestricted free agent Teddy Purcell of the Oilers. although he was less certain this would result in a trade.

The Edmonton Oilers haven't decided yet what they'll do with pending UFA winger Teddy Purcell. The 30-year-old found some decent chemistry playing on a line with Taylor Hall and Leon Draisaitl this season, putting up 11 goals and 18 assists in 51 games. But with a deep forward group moving forward when healthy, I think the Oilers have to decide where their money is better spent. Do they re-sign him this month or trade him?

Two options teams in need of scoring are likely watching very closely.

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