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ForeverFlameFan · 06-26-2018, 02:05 AM

I think Flames management dug themselves a hole already when they decided to trade for Freddie Hamilton to have him as a 14th man on our roster every now and then. We shouldn't have acquired him from the start. We've always had better players/prospects than F. Hamilton. Him getting claimed by AZ made things worse in regards to the relationship between the Flames and Hamilton. Am I correct? Nope. Do I know anything about the situation? Not really. But I think F. Hamilton getting claimed by AZ played a huge factor in Dougie souring on the Flames and management.

I enjoyed his time here and everything he did for the city of Calgary. I think he has yet to play his best hockey and I think will do a hell of a job in Carolina where the spotlight doesn't occur as much. Best of luck to you Dougie and your future endeavors!

06-26-2018, 02:05 AM	#166
ForeverFlameFan Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NC Exp:	I think Flames management dug themselves a hole already when they decided to trade for Freddie Hamilton to have him as a 14th man on our roster every now and then. We shouldn't have acquired him from the start. We've always had better players/prospects than F. Hamilton. Him getting claimed by AZ made things worse in regards to the relationship between the Flames and Hamilton. Am I correct? Nope. Do I know anything about the situation? Not really. But I think F. Hamilton getting claimed by AZ played a huge factor in Dougie souring on the Flames and management. I enjoyed his time here and everything he did for the city of Calgary. I think he has yet to play his best hockey and I think will do a hell of a job in Carolina where the spotlight doesn't occur as much. Best of luck to you Dougie and your future endeavors!