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Originally Posted by Kovaz
Only reason I mention those names specifically is they were traded 1-for-1 for defensemen in the rough ballpark of Hamilton's value, and I think a similar trade could be possible.
I also disagree somewhat that Brodie's nowhere near as good - I think Hamilton was a much better fit for the way Gulutzan wanted the team to play, but Brodie was every bit as good as Hamilton is now, if not better, the last year under Hartley. I think we could easily see a return to form if we get our D more active skating around the ice and emphasize the quick counterattack a bit more. But if the D's job is to fire one-timers from the point then I agree - Hamilton is miles ahead of Brodie in that regard.
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Sorry, Brodie is just not as good. Not as good defensively, not as good offensively, not as good in transition. He can make a better backhand pass I guess, and I would say he is better 3 on 3, but even under Hartley, he wasn't as good as Hamilton is now (or last year for that matter). And he will never be a good all around defenceman. Even at his peak he wasn't good defensively.