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Huntingwhale · 06-23-2018, 12:53 PM

I'm not a fan of Fox going the other way, but clearly he wasn't set on signing with the Flames. The Flames got younger today and a hopefully better for the future. I wasn't as big a fan of Ferland as some are. He scored 2 goals in the last 35 games. But I was more shocked to see that he had zero multi-goal games and zero GWG. Selling on him while his value was high was the right move.

Lindholm > Ferland. This is a CLEAR upgrade on offence in the top 6. Lindholm has a much higher ceiling and will get time with very good players.

Where I feel is the biggest risk is trading away Hamilton. He was the heir apparent for when Gio would start to lose a step. Yes he has warts in his game, but he's clearly got the best toolbox on the entire Flames D and was trending to putting it together. Huge risk to trade away a D like that.

Hamilton > Hanifin. But Hanifin is no slouch either. He's been trending in the right direction and could be ready to take the next step.

The Flames lost the best player with the highest ceiling, but I think it helps the Flames overall depth.

06-23-2018, 12:53 PM	#542
Huntingwhale Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Exp:	I'm not a fan of Fox going the other way, but clearly he wasn't set on signing with the Flames. The Flames got younger today and a hopefully better for the future. I wasn't as big a fan of Ferland as some are. He scored 2 goals in the last 35 games. But I was more shocked to see that he had zero multi-goal games and zero GWG. Selling on him while his value was high was the right move. Lindholm > Ferland. This is a CLEAR upgrade on offence in the top 6. Lindholm has a much higher ceiling and will get time with very good players. Where I feel is the biggest risk is trading away Hamilton. He was the heir apparent for when Gio would start to lose a step. Yes he has warts in his game, but he's clearly got the best toolbox on the entire Flames D and was trending to putting it together. Huge risk to trade away a D like that. Hamilton > Hanifin. But Hanifin is no slouch either. He's been trending in the right direction and could be ready to take the next step. The Flames lost the best player with the highest ceiling, but I think it helps the Flames overall depth. Last edited by Huntingwhale; 06-23-2018 at 12:57 PM.