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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
I would return Hamonic to the Isles for those picks in a heartbeat if i could.
Hamonic is a useful player but the price was steep. Those picks should have returned a player who could make more of an impact vs. #4 defenseman. Particularly based on how the Flames seem to use their defensemen.
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I'm generally pleased with the Hamonic trade. It doesn't bug me, but I do agree with the bold part.
We've invested a lot into our defence, but with how the system is structured, we don't play our d-men to their strengths. We simply have them fill in structured spots.
Giordano is Calgary LHD-Man #1.
Brodie is Calgary LHD-Man #2.
Kulak/Bartkowski is Calgary LHD-Man #3.
Hamilton is Calgary RHD-Man #1.
Hamonic is Calgary RHD-Man #2.
Stone is Calgary RHD-Man #3.
They fill pre-defined roles that aren't structured around getting the most out of the players, which bugs me to no end.