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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I think Hamonic brings a lot of intangibles that teams covet and has carried his reputation of being a warrior and good team guy with him which I think both are valid. What I didn’t say is that he sucks. He was never worth what Treliving paid for him in a trade and I don’t think he is the difference between making/missing the playoffs or winning a round. He was a nightmare in the playoffs last year and if he was a better player he would already be extended. He doesn’t suck but I think the hype/reputation outweigh the actual results.
At the end of the day this group has not been successful enough to have this org so thin at the prospect base. We have nothing coming up on the farm for Dmen. The Flames have a chance to change their window over the next year. Keeping and losing Brodie/Hamonic in free agency ensures this window is getting closer to closing than opening imo.
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All fair points. Especially the bold. It has been disappointing for sure. That said, I think that we would feel differently if two unforeseen incidents didn't happen. If Fox wanted to stay in the org, and if Valiamki was not hurt we be having a very different conversation.
I don't think that the Flames double down, and trade away any high picks in feb, at the same time, I don't think they hedge their bets. I am prepared to be underwhelmed at deadline day in terms of the size of the move the Flames will make. I don't think that a D man, or picks 1/2 are in play. We are more likely to see prospects, or young forwards get packaged with the 3rd or two 4ths. That said, if the return is right Brodie or Hamonic will get moved, but unless it is an obvious over pay, its not worth sacrificing this season.