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Originally Posted by Hackey
Hamonic was signed for 3 years at a 3.75 million dollar cap hit. That gave the Flames a solid top 4 dman during their window to win. That mid round first likely isn't even playing over those 3 years or likely isn't making a huge difference. There's a chance he never amounts to anything. You are far more likely to have Hamonic making an impact on the club than whoever that pick is. This idea that they have to be a cup contender makes no sense. He had 3 years on his deal and could grow with the team. You really think this mid first we are missing out on was gonna be the savior to turn this team around? I fully agree it sucks not having a first this year but in the big scheme of things it's likely not changing all that much. If we got a player as good as Hamonic with that pick we would be thrilled.
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They dealt three top picks for Hamonic, not just one. The Flames thought they had a window to contend and so gave up a chunk of their future. Do you see this team contending?
Following your logic, you’d trade every draft pick for middle of the roster players.
I agree that Hamonic is not a rental which is some saving grace. However even a rental is good for one playoff run. Flames now will get a maximum of 2 playoff runs out of Hamonic and his existing deal, and gave up more valuable picks than playoff teams who “rent” someone.
The consistent trading away of top picks has certainly dimmed the future of this version of the Flames. It is a shame because Treliving stepped into a team with some very good young talent.