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Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix
Hanifin's slow development coupled with Dougie's beastmode this year indicates that it wasn't a fleecing. If anything Calgary gave up too much value. A 2nd line C/RW and a #4 dman isnt enough when you're dealing a 1D, an elite prospect and a really good 3rd liner
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It's a tough one. Lindholm has been the Flames best forward this season so I feel the Flames did well getting him and Hanafin. That said I don't think Hanafin's ceiling is close to Hamilton who is a franchise defensman and most valuable player in the deal. That said Hamilton's contract expires next season and the unfortunate Trouba (vastly inferior to Hamilton) contract has driven up what it's going to cost to keep him. I'm fine with the trade although the Flames really miss a trigger man like Hamilton especially on the powerplay.