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1991 Canadian · 06-23-2018, 12:52 PM

I feel like I'm watching different players when people talk about Hamilton being elite and a no 1 defenceman.

Offensively, yes, he is elite. Defensively, he has not gotten better since he came here.

There is a reason why he got minimal PK time, all-star votes, Norris votes, commentor mentions about his two-way game, team Canada mentions, etc...

Somewhat lost in this as well is I think Gio's potential was being limited by having to cover for Hamilton. Gio played his best hockey with Brodie. Brodie played his best hockey with Gio. I am really excited to see that tandem reunited.

06-23-2018, 12:52 PM	#535
1991 Canadian Scoring Winger Join Date: Jul 2013 Exp:	I feel like I'm watching different players when people talk about Hamilton being elite and a no 1 defenceman. Offensively, yes, he is elite. Defensively, he has not gotten better since he came here. There is a reason why he got minimal PK time, all-star votes, Norris votes, commentor mentions about his two-way game, team Canada mentions, etc... Somewhat lost in this as well is I think Gio's potential was being limited by having to cover for Hamilton. Gio played his best hockey with Brodie. Brodie played his best hockey with Gio. I am really excited to see that tandem reunited.