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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
It's really interesting watching how the different sides are forming on this trade. There are a few side currents, like the people that are upset about losing Fox, but the primary dividing line in this is what you think of Hamilton.
And there are two main camps: those who think he is a star (largely populated by stat-lovers); and those who think his defensive play and/or compete level erode his value.
If you're in the former camp: bad trade. If you're in the latter: good trade.
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Wait, what? Everyone thinks his defensive play erodes his value. The question is by how much and can we really assume he won't continue to get better?
I think Hamilton is close to a "star" but very far from perfect. To me the debate is whether Flames got enough value for Ferland AND Fox after already contributing the best player in the deal. But if I have to choose, I say good trade. I don't believe Flames were going anywhere as constructed. This trade opens up new possibilities.