Good to see there's no terrible overreactions being posted in this thread. I for one am okay with it. The inclusion of Fox makes me think that the Flames had an inkling that he may not sign with them. Pretty easy to see if you take half a second to think about it.
As for Hamilton and Ferland, I am slightly sad to see two productive players go, but they were pretty reliant on their linemates for their productivity, and I feel like the Flames management saw something they didn't like with these two, either compete level or personality-wise. As fans, it's probably something we didn't notice.
I hope this move helps the compete level on the team, brings the room together, and helps Lindholm and Hanafin reach their lofty potentials. Yeah, it was a big cost, but it could be a big win down the road if these two players take off in Calgary.
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