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FireGilbert · 06-23-2018, 09:29 PM

I do not mind this trade and it seems even at first glance.

I like Hamilton and it is sad to see him go but am really happy to have Hanifin as the replacement. What a stud prospect. It is a downgrade short term but has the potential to a wash or even a slight upgrade long term. I do not get comparisons to the Phanuef trade at all. If that trade had returned two young 5th overall picks we would have been much happier. It is also interesting this trades a RHD for a LHD and I wonder if the reunification of Gio and Brodie is immanent or if the Flames are going to sick with D playing their correct side pushing Andersson up the depth chart. In any case this give the Flames a lot of options for D pairings.

I like Ferland but the team was going no where counting on him a top scoring winger and it was smart to sell high a year before he gets overpaid. Linholm has a much higher ceiling and I think being a right handed shot with good two way play makes him a better fit on the first line. This will also add some variety to the names on the Flames, getting rid of a Mike and bringing in an Elias and Noah.

Losing Fox really hurts but from the sounds of it he wasn't going to sign. The Flames did need to add and if the Canes say they really want Fox then it is a pretty easy decision.

I am not sure this is the best trade from the Canes perspective. Yes they get the best player in the trade right now and maybe that is what they need to take the next step, however this is a team that was already good on defence and needed to improve their forwards. I see it as a cost cutting move, trading out two players looking for a raise for a player locked up at a good value and another who is off the books in a year.

I am surprised at some of the harsh reactions on here but I guess it is another classic case of over evaluating your own players and under evaluating other teams players. I understand some of the comments though around trading the best player and not getting full value for Fox. Overall I think the Flames are a slightly better built team today and am a bit more optimistic for success long term.

06-23-2018, 09:29 PM	#1290
FireGilbert Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brisbane Exp:	I do not mind this trade and it seems even at first glance. I like Hamilton and it is sad to see him go but am really happy to have Hanifin as the replacement. What a stud prospect. It is a downgrade short term but has the potential to a wash or even a slight upgrade long term. I do not get comparisons to the Phanuef trade at all. If that trade had returned two young 5th overall picks we would have been much happier. It is also interesting this trades a RHD for a LHD and I wonder if the reunification of Gio and Brodie is immanent or if the Flames are going to sick with D playing their correct side pushing Andersson up the depth chart. In any case this give the Flames a lot of options for D pairings. I like Ferland but the team was going no where counting on him a top scoring winger and it was smart to sell high a year before he gets overpaid. Linholm has a much higher ceiling and I think being a right handed shot with good two way play makes him a better fit on the first line. This will also add some variety to the names on the Flames, getting rid of a Mike and bringing in an Elias and Noah. Losing Fox really hurts but from the sounds of it he wasn't going to sign. The Flames did need to add and if the Canes say they really want Fox then it is a pretty easy decision. I am not sure this is the best trade from the Canes perspective. Yes they get the best player in the trade right now and maybe that is what they need to take the next step, however this is a team that was already good on defence and needed to improve their forwards. I see it as a cost cutting move, trading out two players looking for a raise for a player locked up at a good value and another who is off the books in a year. I am surprised at some of the harsh reactions on here but I guess it is another classic case of over evaluating your own players and under evaluating other teams players. I understand some of the comments though around trading the best player and not getting full value for Fox. Overall I think the Flames are a slightly better built team today and am a bit more optimistic for success long term. __________________ The masses of humanity have always had to surf.