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Vinny01 · 06-23-2018, 05:03 PM

I am becoming a bigger fan of this trade after each passing hour.

One thing I think was clear after this season is the core needed a shake up. From my posting history many know I was one of the people convinced Hamilton was the guy I thought was a problem and the piece we should move for a good return.

The Canes deal adds 2 players to the core that fit the age group of Monahan/Gaudreau/Tkachuk.

The Flames now have 2 top 6 picks from 2013, a top 4 pick in 2014, top 5 pick in 2015, and a top 6 pick in 2016. Those were the 4 drafts since the rebuild started.

Hamilton appears to have issues being traded twice by the time he is 25 despite his great numbers, size, skill etc. Ferland was not going to be a cheap deal next summer, and Fox was never going to be a Flame. So I am very excited to add 2 players to the core that we need. A solid top 4 Dman and a right shot centre wing is a solid return. I personally wanted an elite forward and feel this team needs another top 6 forward but I am happier with the future of this team than I was yesterday.

06-23-2018, 05:03 PM	#1087
Vinny01 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CGY Exp:	I am becoming a bigger fan of this trade after each passing hour. One thing I think was clear after this season is the core needed a shake up. From my posting history many know I was one of the people convinced Hamilton was the guy I thought was a problem and the piece we should move for a good return. The Canes deal adds 2 players to the core that fit the age group of Monahan/Gaudreau/Tkachuk. The Flames now have 2 top 6 picks from 2013, a top 4 pick in 2014, top 5 pick in 2015, and a top 6 pick in 2016. Those were the 4 drafts since the rebuild started. Hamilton appears to have issues being traded twice by the time he is 25 despite his great numbers, size, skill etc. Ferland was not going to be a cheap deal next summer, and Fox was never going to be a Flame. So I am very excited to add 2 players to the core that we need. A solid top 4 Dman and a right shot centre wing is a solid return. I personally wanted an elite forward and feel this team needs another top 6 forward but I am happier with the future of this team than I was yesterday.