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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Does putting Hamilton as the first pairing help or hurt?
He was first pairing for the first 6 games when Brodie was hurt and was a disaster. He got taken off the top pairing and was bad for another 5-6 games
His game has picked up to being able to handle the sheltered minutes.
Since the Flames have signed him for a long time they really want to make sure he does not melt down.
Having said that I would not be adverse to putting him with Brodie for at least part of some games to see how he does. Don't want to put him in a sink or swim situation in case he drowns.
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Fair point, confidence took a big hit with that bad stretch that he is recovering from with sheltered minutes.
Did not have Brodie as his partner for that initial stretch of top minutes so might have fared better.
Hamilton/Brodie will eventually be our top pairing. Might as well try it out here and there against certain teams.