At first I thought we overpaid, but then I realized Hamonic is really the perfect #4 guy for the Flames. Not only is he the ideal #4 defenseman is a guy who can eat 20+ minutes without being a liabily and can help move the puck offensively, but he's also the right guy who can elevate Brodie's game.
Having Brodie become a legit #1 makes it worth it. If Hamonic can allow Brodie to be a top 20 defensemen in this league, that's a bonus.
But still, the Flames need to value picks. I think it's time they hunker down and sell Stajan, Bouma, Chiasson, Hamilton, and Brouwer if possible and get some picks back.
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