It sure looks good but your analysis does not address any down side risk of opening the window.
When The Flames traded for Hamilton they thad just come off a 97 point finish followed by a first round playoff win that was a coming out party for Ferland.
Going into the 2015-16 season they were adding Giordano, Hamilton, Frolik and Bennett replacing Byron Schlemko, Diaz,.. Glencross already gone.
In goal the Flames had 2 solid Middle of the pack NHL goalies (.918 and .912 sv %) and Hiller with a solid resume at least as good as Smith's. They had argualbly one of the best young goalies forcing his way into the NHL. They had one of the top 10 coaches in the NHL.
This team resulted in the Flames drafting Tkachuk 6th overall.
At least the Flames knew exactly what draft picks they were giving up for Hamilton.
Would the Islanders make the trade if the 1st pick was top 10 protected?
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