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Originally Posted by dissentowner
I totally disagree with this for his final season. He was terrible last year, he played like he could care less. Many of us even were happy when he opted out because the alternative D men could not possibly be worse. Regardless of why he skipped the playoffs I will be thrilled if he ends up in Vancouver.
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I just don't think Hamonic is very good anymore.
The role of d-men changed dramatically in the last 2-3 years, and the game got faster. Hamonic is on the wrong side of 30. His offensive output in line with his career output.
A guy with Hamonic's skills getting 21 minutes/night, with mostly defensive zone starts in front of an, at times, shaky goaltending duo isn't going to impress.
For the record, I also agree that it's time for the Flames to move on. I just don't feel that lack of effort has ever been the issue, lack of applicable skills is. A pairing of Hamonic and Hanifin just does not suit the modern NHL. I'm excited to see what Hanifin can do with a more mobile partner.