I have read a few references to the Hamilton trade as the type of move the Flames should make and I do think that makes some sense. My line of thinking has been more along the lines of a reverse Hamonic trade. The Flames are potentially being afforded the rare opportunity where the elite prize of free agency would consider signing here.
Of all Treliving’s deals the Hamonic one set this team back the furthest. The Flames have lacked assets at the deadline and have a thin prospect pool due to this trade. Gaudreau has significantly more value than Hamonic at the time of the trade and should be able to get a more ready and higher end piece in return. A player that could be looking like a core piece by the time Tkachuk’s extension is going to be required. They need to be selling him on the 6-8 year future of the team and having an up and coming star prospect helps the cause.
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