Trades are allowed to benefit both teams and I am happy thenearly returns are working out well for both franchises. I have a soft spot for the Canes for the solid they did for us in 06. The Canes were able to get the best player in the deal right away and a top prospect. They also wanted to add some bite to their lineup and get a one year look at Ferland before deciding if they want to extend him. Players sent out where 25 (3 years left) 26 (one year left) and 20 (2 more years before he could test free agent market). I get why the Canes made the deal.
The Flames wanted to shake up their room and it was clear to me at least that Hamilton was not fitting in. Ferland also while inconsistent has the tools that will get him paid next summer. Fox made it clear he would wait out the Flames and test feee agency so he was bound to be moved at some point. Calgary was able to get 2 players that were needed. First we got a top 6, versatile right shot C/W that has been a steady 2 way player with more offensive upside. Losing Hamilton was creating a hole on the back end so landing a player with the upside of Hanifin is a great add. The Flames gave up a 2015 first to acquire Hamilton initially and were able to recoup that with Hanifin who went 5th overall that year (I would have traded the 1st and 2 2nds to move from 15 to 5 anyway and would have drafted Hanifin in that spot as well).
The key for me in this deal was the contracts Treliving was able to do for both Lindholm and Hanifin. We added a 23 and 21 year old and got both signed for 6 years under $5M each. Hamilton needs likely a 8-9M per deal in 3 seasons and Ferland needs to get paid next summer. The Flames now have cost certainty and 2 players that fit a little better in the age range of our core.
Great deal for both teams but I really love it for the Flames.
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