Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelson
I do not want the Flames to trade Dougie Hamilton. The Athletic has a really good article that summarizes why I feel this way. It’s called “The Good and Bad of Dougie Hamilton.”
I’d much rather see them trade Mark Giordano. I think they need to do that before his play starts to fall and while his value is still high.
I don’t know this would be possible but Gardiner seems to be hated in Toronto right now. His value is very low relative to his ability. I wonder if they could trade Giordano for Gardiner, Kapanen and a 1st or something.
|
The problem here is that Giordano is still far too important to this team to be moved this year, and likely next. He is the Flames' best defenseman, and the suggestion that Gardiner would be an adequate replacement is laughable. I have come to accept that the Giordano contract is a sunk cost, and for what he provides part of the price is in recognizing he will likely exhaust his value on this team.
I think it is reasonable to see Valimaki blossom into Giordano's role by 2020, but until then the Flames need a good top pairing defenseman for all situations, and Giordano is it for now.