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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
A lot of fans on this forum worked themselves up into a delirious state about the value of Hamilton. The disappointment and bitterness was inevitable.
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Hamilton did have huge trade value. I think people disappointed in the value we got back are underrating how valuable Hanifin and Lindholm are. I mean these kids were some of CAR's potential franchise players in their rebuild. Players like that rarely become available. But with their crazy new owner there was a unique opportunity to pick some important pieces off their roster.
I view acquiring Hanifin as being similar to NSH getting Jones or TB getting Sergachev or even when we originally got Dougie. Tougher to find a good comparable for Lindholm moving but I think a lot of people are guilty of looking at his points so far and thinking that's all he is vs what he will be next year and at his peak.
There's a very good chance we just got two, young core players. Flames have only drafted top 5 once? Well now we just picked up another couple top 5 picks. I know some people hate the fact we bring up their draft position but again its a good representation of their potential and upside. These kids aren't busts, nor are they big disappointments. They are right on track for being impact NHLers, young core players. They fit right in with the age group of a lot of key players.