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Originally Posted by jg13
Lol singled out. I guess the 26 thanks (was closer to 40 at one time but they went back and removed after the success Hanafin and Lindholm had early on) I received didn't make me the only one who thought that at the time.
Once the contract situations played out and the news that Fox was not going to sign with us I admitted I was wrong in that thread prior to the season starting.
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Not to pick on you, but I guess the lesson is we should wait until all the details are known and games are played before we make concrete statements about who won and who lost?
I'll also admit, I thought losing Hamilton was going to hurt
big time, as I was skeptical about Brodie returning to form and Canes' fans were all saying that Hanifin was pretty sheltered. I was told Lindholm's shot sucked and his 45pts as a career high certainly didn't look any better then Ferland's career season he just had.
I think it's fair to say that no one could have expected the impact this trade has had up to date for the Flames. A shakeup was definitely needed. But I don't think anyone could have expected these results, even those who thought we won the trade. It's still early, but I'm hoping history shows this to be one of the best trades this franchise has ever made.
As much as I too love doing it, it's probably not fair to go back in time to point out when people are proven wrong. But then again, the internet is forever so people also shouldn't be surprised when someone goes back in time and points it out.
The good news is, in the end it doesn't matter who was right or wrong! We're all Flames fans who want to see the team do well. Since the '04 run we've suffered through overrated teams, under-achieving lineups, dumb trades, and a rebuild that's had its ups and downs. Finally...finally it looks like things are coming together not only for this season, but years to come
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