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Originally Posted by Ryan Coke
It’s funny that people say that we have replacements for Brodie, but not for Hamonic. I get that it is subjective, but I’d say we are a better team with 2 Brodie’s and 0 Hamonics, than the other way around.
For all the talk of what has made Brodie good in his good years vs. bad in his bad years, it doesn’t change that his play right now is a very good top pair D, and Hamonic is still a second pair guy, and that is where he should be.
I also see Brodie as a guy that can likely keep a high level of play for longer based on his style of play, whereas Hamonic is a warrior, but I see his play dropping sooner due to foot speed and injury issues.
I have to say, I really like Hammer. But I would probably be more likely to move him before Brodie.
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there is some subjectivity... but another issue is also contract status.
Both are 28, but Brodie is currently at 4.65M while Hamonic is at 3.85M... both will be looking for new contracts...
also, i think the flames will have to look at what will offer the bigger return...Puck moving defensemen are a valuable resource in today's NHL... arguably we have a number of those players in Valimaki, Andersson, Kylington and Hanafin... We don't really have a replacement for Hamonic.
contract status and the upcoming expansion draft is really what is driving this conversation