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Originally Posted by Flames_F.T.W
While I think Lindholm and Hannifin would be solid (if not spectacular) value, the more I think about it, the less I'm satisfied. We don't need to move Hamilton. I think if he gets moved, it should be for nothing less than a young star player... not players who haven't reached their potential (ie: Lindholm and Hannifin). Players along the lines of Stone, Marner, Panarin etc.. If Lindholm and Hannifin fail to improve, the trade is essentially quality (Hamilton) for quantity (depth pieces). Too much risk for letting go of a 25 year old top pairing RHD-- which is among the hardest commodities to come by
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I agree it is an extremely risky trade. I think it could be a huge win or a huge loss for Calgary. Hanifin has 30pts last year and is a year younger than Dougie was when he was traded to Calgary (21 coming off 42pts vs 20 coming off 30). Hanifin could be ready to breakout and if he is a solid top 4D for Calgary next year that is exciting. He would definitely make it easier to move one of our top 4 D prospects for forward help.
Lindholm would need to take a step forward which is reasonable to consider since he is 23 and Swedes can take time to hit their offensive stride.
Conroy made comments on the fan yesterday about building a long term contender in Calgary. This move makes some sense based on the fact we would be trading a 25 year old for 2 younger players.