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Originally Posted by savemedrzaius
I think it was a fair trade and I like Hanifin but there is this from the Athletic:
https://theathletic.com/405836/2018/...s-blockbuster/
Give the Canes an A- and the Flames a C+.
Basically they feel there was no need for the Flames to add Fox as Hanfin/Lindholm for Hamilton/Ferland should have been enough. |
The more I look at this, the more I think the deal was Lindolm and Hanifin for Hamilton and Fox, with Ferland being the additional piece. Considering Fox wasn't going to sign anyway, I'm ok with that part of it. Since Ferland was about to be replaced by Lindholm, and wouldn't be worth much on his own in a trade, I don't mind him being included either.
I really like Ferland and I'm hoping he continues to do alright for himself, but I don't see him netting 20 again away from Johnny and Monny.
So...
Lindholm
Hanifin
Hamilton
Fox (wasn't going to sign)
+Ferland (replaced by Lindholm; UFA next year; not a valuable trade asset)
...suddenly I'm feeling a lot better about losing Hamilton.