We HAD a player like Hamilton. He was great on the PP, but was also soft and inconsistent, and could be thrown off his game when things got physical.
Hamilton is not a #1 defenseman - he is a #2 that is better suited in the east.
Hanifin has not stalled. He has all the tools and continues to show signs of becoming a really solid player (Dmen take time and he is the same age as Andersson and Kylington). The Hanifin-Hamonic pairing has struggled this year and I think Hanifin looks much better with Andersson.
IMO, Lindholm is the best player in the deal, Hamilton second, and Hanifin 3rd. Both teams are happy with the trade, but it has been a homerun for the Flames
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