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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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This is such nonsense. No, it will not be a "disaster!" if one or both of Hamonic and Brodie walk this summer. It will be less than ideal, but given the circumstances it is a perfectly justifiable scenario with a fairly small downside. I cannot imagine that the return on Hamonic would be anything remotely close to what you posit. I estimate offers would probably be in the range of a third-round pick; maybe a second rounder. Of course, if someone were to offer a top-thirty pick for Hamonic, then the Flames make that deal with no questions asked.
Having said that, the Flames are presently in a situation with seven NHL defensemen on the roster. Once Valimaki is back in the lineup, that makes for eight, but he will almost certainly not be anywhere near ready before the TD. With seven NHL defensemen on the roster, no one gets moved. Theoretically, the Flames could add a defenseman, which would provide the possibility then of trading Hamonic, but again, I don't see this as especially likely unless they can upgrade the position at the same time. With how difficult it is to make deals this year I think fans should be prepared to see both Brodie and Hamonic still on the roster in March.