[News] Hamonic opts out of Return to Play

[CASe333]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Hard to be upset over this.

Respect the decision.

He is the first player to officially opt out no? I hope everyone can respect his decision and tbh I completely understand it.

[MrMike]

Yup before this Valimaki was about 11th if needed on the depth chart.

We'd have to be in the conference finals and need a player for him to play.

[Robo]

Dang tough loss

[Monahammer]

Respect. Thank hamonic. Best of luck in your next role.

[The Yen Man]

I respect his decison. He wanted to move closer to to Winnipeg because a family member had health issues right? Could very well be he didn't want to risk Covid around that family member. All the best Hammer.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Respect. Thank hamonic. Best of luck in your next role.

And don't let the door hit you on the way out.

What a waste of a 1st and 2 seconds. Tre's biggest and only trade blunder (Not counting Lazar)

[AC]

A brave decision given that it will have some impact on how other teams and GMs feel about him as a free agent.

I get that he's not everyone's favourite player but he's certainly a warrior team's tend to need in the playoffs. If the goal is to win a round it might not be a huge loss, but if the goal is to go on a deep playoff run I think it's significant.

[dying4acup]

Tough loss. A healthy Hamonic in the postseason would have been a pleasure to watch.

Respect his choice though. Couldn’t have been easy.

[calgarybornnraised]

Originally Posted by 442scotty

Meh no loss.

Can we not do this. He made a decision based on “His” life.

He started an incredible charity and helped young children who lost a Parent.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Hamonic was always an outlier. For some reason I had it in my mind that he'd be the Flames player to opt out.

Respect for the man and his decision. He's a warrior and ultimate team player.

[PugnaciousIntern]

Guy who grew up without a dad and has a daughter potentially at risk decided to not play hockey during a pandemic where several NHL members have already tested positive.

I have no issues with that. Even without the player-specific details. Tough to not be disappointed as a fan, but if I’m being honest, if I were in those players shoes I’m not confident I would be playing.

[TheScorpion]

I don't get #### like this

https://twitter.com/user/status/1281793581733355520

this guy is huge on analytics so maybe he takes Trav's less-than-stellar Corsi as a personal slight? i have no idea

[Freeway]

Damn good human being, damn good hockey player for his role.
Gotta respect the decision. Couldn't have been easy.

[Yamer]

Hamonic is a play-off warrior. This is NOT good news for the Calgary Flames.

Very disappointed to see the usual crew out to crucify the man, though not surprised.

Good for you, Hammer. A hard-nosed guy like you doesn't make this decision easily. Be well!

[MrMike]

He's a warrior, but from what I saw against Colorado last playoffs, I'm happy to have someone more mobile and hungry in that position.

[Toonage]

Not going to lie.

I didn't expect him back next season, so this isn't a surprise. I also am confident in this D core without him.

I respect his decision and wish him well. Now we move on.

[dammage79]

He was the first, definitely won't be the last. Fare thee well Travis Hamonic, best of luck in your next endeavor.

Also, just to be clear, major respect for opting out..

[You Need a Thneed]

Thank you Travis, for your time here!

[Major Major]

Although he had played himself into a bottom pair role, he was still a guy who could help the team. Couldn't have been an easy decision, but if he made it, it was the right decision. I am very hopeful this helps the team move on, if there was any doubt.

[Johnhitbox]

Family comes first.


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