Quite a good analysis by Sean Tierney:
http://www.mynhltraderumors.com/2015...ng-in-calgary/
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Hamilton’s statistics stack up well with Flames top defenseman Mark Giordano as well. Giordano was an early-season Norris Trophy contender and, while his rate stats and percentages are generally stronger than Hamilton’s, the two defenders show some remarkable similarities.
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In terms of points and assists per 60 minutes, Hamilton produced numbers virtually identical to Giordano’s stats. The biggest gap between the pair of blueliners has been Hamilton’s relatively smaller share of ice time in Boston. After making such a significant push to acquire him, expect the Flames to push Hamilton’s minutes up, especially as Giordano works his way back from surgery.
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At 22 years old Hamilton just posted a season that matched Giordano for many stats. He's nearly as good as Gio & he's 22. Twenty two. Sky's the limit with this player skill-wise & he's 6-foot-freakin-5. I've changed my mind – we didn't just win this trade, we fleeced the Bruins. Sweeney won't walk right for a good long while...