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N-E-B · 03-20-2018, 03:31 AM

I look at it as the Flames drafted an already developed top-4 NHL defenseman on a good contract with their 1st this year, which will likely be a mid-round pick. Hamonic helps the team now and in the future. This wasn't a rental.

Chances are without Hamonic the Flames would have a different record and finish in a different position, which means that even if the Islanders win the lottery with our pick it's highly unlikely the Flames would also have won had they kept the pick.

I totally understand the frustration and disappointment, but I don't think not having a 1st is as big a deal as some of you are making it out to be. It just makes the draft less interesting.

03-20-2018, 03:31 AM	#933
N-E-B Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Exp:	I look at it as the Flames drafted an already developed top-4 NHL defenseman on a good contract with their 1st this year, which will likely be a mid-round pick. Hamonic helps the team now and in the future. This wasn't a rental. Chances are without Hamonic the Flames would have a different record and finish in a different position, which means that even if the Islanders win the lottery with our pick it's highly unlikely the Flames would also have won had they kept the pick. I totally understand the frustration and disappointment, but I don't think not having a 1st is as big a deal as some of you are making it out to be. It just makes the draft less interesting.