I can see Hamilton being the guy the Flames move in the offseason. They are strong on the right side with Hamonic and Stone but also in the system with Anderson (close to ready) and Fox. There is also the fact Brodie plays better on his offside.
I like Dougie and he has been pretty solid for Calgary. Dare I say the best trade the Flames have made in over a decade? I think of what they gave up and what they could get for him in a deal.
Like I have mentioned in the past moving him at the draft for a high pick to take Tkachuk and the Flames likely can get a plus to that pick. Toronto really wants a player like Dougie so the Flames could entertain either Nylander or Marner in return? Buffalo is another option and RoR retained would be a nice return possibly get a 2nd back as well?
Calgary has done a nice job of building a decent blueline on the big club and the system. Good chance both Valimaki and Anderson push for spots so they could move on from one of their top 4 and non one brings back the return of Hamilton
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