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Originally Posted by Vinny01
This rumored deal does check a box for the required Hamilton trade which would be getting similar aged but preferably younger players in return. The other bonus is receiving a Dman as part of the return. The problem with the deal is not getting a sure fire top 3 forward in return which I think is a big need and Hamilton could get us that.
Looking at the players rumored to be in return.
Lindholm- 23 year old right shot C/W. Those that are saying he has hit his ceiling must forget that Swedes can take longer to hit their stride. The Sedins, Backlund, Naslund etc. so there can be a reasonable expectation Lindholm could still be a better scorer.
Hanifin- a 21 year old Dman that was highly touted coming into the 2015 draft. He has been solid but underwhelming and passed by other young Dmen in Carolina.
Ultimately neither of these players have lived up to their 5th overall billing or they wouldn’t be on the block. I wonder if that is enough for Dougie?
If the deal was expanded to include Bennett and Skinner that would be really interesting.
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Hamilton+Bennett for lindholm+hanifin+skinner sounds like a good offer to me.