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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
Hamilton is a 22 year, who was brought here as a long term move. It's fair if people are dissapointed in his terrible start in his first 8 games as a Flame, that's fair ball.
Anyone who is discussing getting rid of him based on these past 8 games, or willing to already discuss the potential of him being a bust has lost their mind and perspective on player development, and likely lost their perspective as to what the goals for this hockey team should be this season.
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You sir are totally correct. Our ultra-man Gio has looked less than stellar to start the season. Our 56 point D-man from last year has also looked out of sorts at times this year.
Were people expecting Hamilton to play 82 games plus playoffs without any hiccups in play? Brodie didn't turn into a top 2 man until he was 24. Gio took even longer. There is a problem with team play and systems right now, and it's not all on Hamilton. Trade talk is absurd. Let's weather the storm, get back to the fundamentals and basics and claw your way out of the hole.
Ignore Spector and Cox and others calling for the need for Brad to do drastic and blockbuster trades. There's a reason those guys are writing silly columns and aren't managing an NHL team. (Hint: a lot of times they are out to lunch in their analysis).
The Flames aren't the Blackhawks. There will be some bumps in the road. Look at the Kings. Defending Cup champs who missed the dance the following year. It happens and with guys like Brad and Bob at the helm, things will be alright.