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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I disagree. I would rather the team spend a 4-6th rounder on an upgrade on Davidson rather than lose 2 top 4 D for nothing this summer especially when our GM paid a 1st and 2 2nds for one of those players (who has never been as good as his reputation)
This team is not winning a round because of Hamonic in my opinion. Valimaki is ahead of schedule so I think we see him in early March with a month to get ready for the playoffs. Because of his reputation I think teams will cover Hamonic and he can get a decent return that will help the Flames in the future. So far there is no reason for me to think this team is close enough to put their chips in for this season.
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Originally Posted by Zulu29
Absolutely, hopefully get a first or 2 seconds for Hamonic, use some of our lower picks for a depth defenceman. If we let both Brodie and Hamonic walk for nothing that’ll be a disaster.
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I think that this viewpoint is valid, but it is dependent on two things -
First, is that Valimaki will be back at an NHL level before, or just after the deadline.
Second, is that Brodie or Hamonic as pure rentals will bring in a 2nd round pick or better. (also it is bizarre that you think Hamonic sucks, but is also coveted)
If both of these are true, then trading one of the UFAs is a valid option. If one or neither is true then it make no sense.
BT, in the past has brought in D-depth at the trade deadline to try and avoid a disaster at towards the end of the season. If the Flames were comfortably in 1st, or clearly going to miss, the trades might happen. Because the Flames will be playing in they will need all hands on deck. It has been a while since the Flames have had bad D-depth, so we forget that we are missing out on.