Just over a year since the deal.
The Flames have a first line winger and top 4 D signed for 5 more years at $9.8M combined. The Canes have 2 years of Hamilton at 5.75 and likely 2 2nd round picks.
The Flames won the division and conference in the regular season after missing the playoffs the previous year but lost in the first round in 5 games
The Canes made the playoffs as a wildcard for the first time in 10 years and won 2 rounds before being swept in the conference finals.
Calgary is in a much better position asset wise when you look at the deal. Both teams are coming off improved seasons so no need for doom and gloom in Carolina. Imo if the Canes signed Ferland to the same deal he got in Vancouver and were able to sign Fox the trade would be very debatable but the way things have shook out it is a clear win for Calgary.
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