Monahan, Gaudreau, Bennett, Hamilton, Giordano, Brodie....none of these guys should be moving today. Anything can happen but I don't see the Flames even considering moves with any of those guys. They likely all are more valuable to the Flames IMHO then they would be in a trade. Looking beyond basic trade value these are all guys who fit into what the Flames are looking for and they are most familiar with these guys and what they are capable of, what they are like in the room and in the community then they would be of any players from other teams.
We're not here to help Edmonton, and frankly Hamilton is exactly what we need, and I'm not willing to trade him for a shiny box.
So if Edmonton wants him, they'd better buckle up while Treliving pulls on the gimp mask.
Edmonton wants Hamilton as much as Calgary wants to move up in the draft. Who is to say that the Oilers need to buckle up? After all, Treliving has a few hours to move up. Oilers can look for a D all summer.
I cannot believe people actually think we could get Hall and 4th for Hamilton. There is no chance. We couldn't even get Hall for Hamilton straight up.
Oh I think so. If Treliving offered that (which he wouldn't), Chiarelli would drive Hall to the Greyhound station himself (did you think airport? c'mon this is the Oilers).
__________________
"Illusions Michael, tricks are something a wh*re does for money ....... or cocaine"
Hamilton's value is greatly overrated here. 4th + Hall for Hamilton?
Wow, that's some pipe dream.
I think the Flames would have to add to Hamilton to get the 4th. And not a Wideman or Raymond. An actual asset like a 2nd or something.
That said I will gladly be proven wrong.
This is the problem with overvaluing of draft picks. Is who we get at number 4 going to be a better player than Hamilton is now? If the chance of that happening are decently small (which they are), why would you trade an established player for that, much less add to it?
__________________
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Coach For This Useful Post:
Draistil + 4th overall for Dougie Hamilton anyone?
Upfront salary savings and he seems like he would fit well with Bennett allowing him to play LW.
I know it's still an overpayment but when it comes to dealing with a rival and crossing off one of their biggest organizational needs, it still doesn't seem like enough. Make them add a 2nd!
Monahan, Gaudreau, Bennett, Hamilton, Giordano, Brodie....none of these guys [are] be moving today. Anything can happen but I don't see the Flames even considering moves with any of those guys. They likely all are more valuable to the Flames IMHO then they would be in a trade. Looking beyond basic trade value these are all guys who fit into what the Flames are looking for and they are most familiar with these guys and what they are capable of, what they are like in the room and in the community then they would be of any players from other teams.
fixed it.
But quoted for truth.
The Following User Says Thank You to Dan403 For This Useful Post:
i have long been of the opinion that taylor hall brings nothing of value to a team that wants to win hockey games. he is an immensely talented, skilled hockey player, but for every goal he scores, at least one goes back into his own net.
How is that any different from our own Sean Monahan? Hall is an elite winger. If he played for any other team he'd be having a Kessel-esque conn smythe run.
Realistically Hall is an untouchable for Edmonton as are Draisaitl and McDavid.
Now a Klefbom + 4th deal for Hamilton would be interesting.
__________________
"May those who accept their fate find happiness. May those who defy it find glory."
Flames have holes to fill too guys. Stop pretending that the Oilers are the only team that NEEDS a trade.
Why would Chiarelli send a gross overpayment to a rival? He can do that for PK or some other dman. Hamilton is all potential. This isn't Nick Lidstrom.
The Following User Says Thank You to Red For This Useful Post:
A friend brought up an interesting point. Hamilton might just be the type who will bolt for free agency after 4 years, so won't be around for too much of our true contending years. So maybe you do entertain trade offers. Not necessarily saying #4 is proper value, but just that maybe I'm not so against trading him as I thought.
Edmonton wants Hamilton as much as Calgary wants to move up in the draft. Who is to say that the Oilers need to buckle up? After all, Treliving has a few hours to move up. Oilers can look for a D all summer.
Because Edmonton is getting an in the wool proven solution to their problem. We're getting a box of hope.
So yeah, Edmonton needs to buckle up. And it seems like Chia's selection of dmen is going to shrink over the summer unless he's willing to pay a premium now which is the number 4 pick. Because nobody is going to put the same value on their first round pick next year until they know what its likely to be.
__________________
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
A friend brought up an interesting point. Hamilton might just be the type who will bolt for free agency after 4 years, so won't be around for too much of our true contending years. So maybe you do entertain trade offers. Not necessarily saying #4 is proper value, but just that maybe I'm not so against trading him as I thought.
At this point who in the hell cares.
With that logic, we could sit here and say that this might be the last contract that Johnny signs in hockey because he talked about closing out his career in Philly so lets move him.
__________________
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
The Following User Says Thank You to CaptainCrunch For This Useful Post:
