I think Hamilton is the piece the Flames should consider trading but most of that reasoning is due to his value and he is the key to adding another elite forward that fits the age range of the current core. A Stone or Nylander/Marner or Tkachuk+ return is what I want.
There is something about Dougie. I can’t put my finger exactly on it but I just don’t like the cut of his jib. I think there is all kinds of truth to his demand to have the Flames acquire his brother and part of the reason he forced a trade out of Boston.
Skill wise he has elite offensive talent and I could see him putting up 60-70pts in his prime. He has never been a 25min Dman and still faced weaker competition than Brodie or Hamonic this season. He doesn’t penalty kill very often and seems to lack defensive intensity.
I think he is an important part of the team and a key asset for the Flames. If the return matches the value then I think the flames should move him. If the offers are not sufficient then the team easily keeps him.
If Calgary could get Nylander and the Leafs first for Dougie that trade does a lot for both teams. Flames get the 22 year old right shot forward and draft pick they need. Leafs get their young right shot Dman.
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