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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
I think you've pretty much nailed it.
I think when Giordano went down, the Flames were heavily searching for a defensive addition.
I think Giordano's injury is worse than they are saying because they are being coy with the trade market on how badly they are looking for a defender and don't want to betray their position.
I think Hamonic getting hurt right now probably results in him signing a better contract with the Flames than he otherwise would have. If he's injured through the deadline instead of being a tradeable asset, the pressure will be on to both
1) Not lose him for nothing come free agency
2) utilize him down the stretch for the playoff push.
#2 probably means him playing injured, and I don't think he's willing to sacrifice UFA money by risking further injury, so the Flames will have to pony up up on a deal to get him to suit up in the final games of the season.
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That’s some Edmonton level injury management right there