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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Flames dealt from a position of strength to address some deficiencies in the forward group. They didn't address all the problems, but the deal goes to shoring up the offensive output.
Hamilton was clearly a problem.
Brodie goes back to the right side. The Flames improve offensively. They avoid a Bouma situation where they're paying a bottom 6 forward big money to not doing anything in Ferland.
They hold onto all of their most NHL ready defensive prospects. They don't let a situation progress to an Erixon type last minute nail biter.
Hanifin is the better player as compared to Hamilton right now IMO.
I love this trade.
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Preach!
I'm now reading through the thread, and this makes all sorts of sense to me. I think this team is going to be really hitting it's stride in the next 2 or 3 years. This is a move that puts the Flames into the conversation of legitimate contenders.
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As long as Mike Smith keeps playing well. (please let one of our goalie prospects become a starter...  )
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