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PugnaciousIntern · 08-29-2015, 11:22 AM

I'm ecstatic to add a D like Hamilton, but we can't let expectations run away on us. We were already treated to one of the stronger defensive corps in the league last year, in particular one of the best top pairings.

So when people say that Hamilton is a "top pairing guy" or a "#1 D" or even "franchise potential", we've got to remember that most top pairings in the league are significantly worse than ours. He should be a great addition, but we can't expect him to be another Gio. Only the Oilers have Giordanos growing on trees.

08-29-2015, 11:22 AM	#1558
PugnaciousIntern First Line Centre Join Date: Jul 2014 Exp:	I'm ecstatic to add a D like Hamilton, but we can't let expectations run away on us. We were already treated to one of the stronger defensive corps in the league last year, in particular one of the best top pairings. So when people say that Hamilton is a "top pairing guy" or a "#1 D" or even "franchise potential", we've got to remember that most top pairings in the league are significantly worse than ours. He should be a great addition, but we can't expect him to be another Gio. Only the Oilers have Giordanos growing on trees.