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Originally Posted by Anduril
The biggest grip I and most others would have is the premium price paid for Hamonic actually been nothing short of a failure so far. Hamonic was expected to be a stable 2nd pairing guy who would help bring Brodie back to form. Can't pin the latter all on Hamonic but all we've got is a disaster of a 2nd pair with many of Hamonic's flaws coming to light like poor gap control and allowing more shots despite being a "defensive defenseman".
It's pretty easy to say how the picks could become stars or been used better in a 'grass is greener' situation. The reality is the defense is a bit of a mess outside of Gio and maybe Hamilton's offense.
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Considering he was and still is under contract, a good one, as well as his age (and expected prime) it is good value. Expensive, heck yea, but Top 4 D costs a LOT.
The fact that BT completely fleeced Boston in the Hamilton trade probably sets the wrong expectations.
Look at what established defensemen have fetched in the last few years (and how rarely they are on the block). When Brendan Smith gets you a 2nd and a 3rd you know that the Hamonic deal is OK. Or Russell, a second and two "prospects".