It was probably one of the best trades to go down in Flames history. You have to give to get, and did we ever get.
I tend to agree that Hamilton's heart really didn't seem to be in the defensive end of the game, and he really never seemed to fit in. I thought it may have come from giving him the big pay day too soon, considering his age and development. I also never liked what we had to give to get him. In any case, I never did like him being on our team, in spite of his offensive success.
I also agree that offering Fox, in addition to Ferland, was the key to making the deal.
Tre and the scouting team did a magnificent job in pinpointing Lindholm and Hanifin as players that could make our team better...so much better that no one could have ever imagined. I think it's a perfect example of how the combination of skill, when coupled with the right chemistry, can do wonders for a team.
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