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Originally Posted by FireGilbert
Regarding Hull, the Flames winning the cup turned it from possibly the worst trade in Flames history to just a bad trade. Getting a backup goalie and mid pair defenceman for one of the greatest goal scorers of all time was pathetic.
Yeah the cup was nice but trading Hull for a poor return greatly hurt the chances of winning multiple cups in the early 90s.
When I look at trades where a team gave up a future superstar in exchange for a cup I think of Iginla for Nieuwendyk. Unlike a backup goalie and mid defencmen who were minor contributors, Dallas actually got the Conn Smyth winner who they definitely do not win the cup without.
Even if you do buy the idea the Flames don't win the cup without Ramage and Wamsley why did they need to give up Hull for them? Wouldn't a couple draft picks have been sufficient?
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I don't recall Ramage being a "minor contributor". When Suter got injured, he stepped up big time. At least that's how I remember it, but it was quite some time ago LOL.
IIRC, Hull was thought of as having good offensive potential, but was considered poorly conditioned, lazy and a defensive liability. I don't recall him being considered an elite prospect at the time. I also don't think Crisp liked him, which likely was led to him being included in the trade in the first place.