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Originally Posted by RichKlit
Is there any truth to the whispers that Haminic is going to be a factor in Tavares decision to sign in Calgary?
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Nothing concrete that’s for sure. Just a poster here who stated that he knew Tavares wanted to come to Canada and Hamonic is his best friend. That usually means absolutely nothing but this poster also stated the Peters hiring and Burke moving on weeks before either happened so it has a bit more legitimacy.
I also read recently via Pierre Lebrun that the Leafs pursues a Hamonic deal with the Flames at the deadline which Calgary had no interest in. The were absolutely involved at the draft when the Flames beat them out on an offer. There is plenty of talk about the leafs needing a stay at home right D but perhaps there is more to it than that?
So based off that you can see it is pure speculation. I am sure if the Flames get the chance to pitch Tavares that Hamonic will be involved but really how much influence can he have? Fortunately the Flames have several other reasons to sell JT including the cap structure of the current team and young core signed long term.