Confirmed with Link: CGY acquires Dougie Hamilton from BOS in exchange for picks 15, 45 and 52 in 2015

[GFG]

Just woke up to find out this had happened. Holy ****.
Dougie Hockey!

 

[DJB]

Congrats guys, love seeing him get away from my Sens. He is a stud!!!!

 

[InfinityIggy]

Congrats guys, love seeing him get away from my Sens. He is a stud!!!!

You aren't DBU..

 

[Savoie92]

You aren't DBU..

that must be how HF sens fans feel if DBU post in their boards

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Still love this trade, but Connor

Oh well screw it we got Dougie!

 

[JurassicTunga]

Still smiling.

 

[tmurfin]

100% honest. Dougie Hamilton was one of those players I day dreamt of the Flames having, and then brushed it off thinking yah right, and here we are, ecstatic!!

 

[hangman005]

When I heard the words, "Flames" "Trade" and "Robbed" I never thought it'd be good news.

 

[Calculon]

Skimming through other boards threads on the Hamilton trade (it's well worth reading Oilers fans reactions), its all Burke this and Burke that. Barely any mentions of Treliving whatsoever. Unfair but I don't see that changing so long as Burke is here, unfortunately.

 

[Calculon]

 

[Mobiandi]

That's amazing

 

[DCDM]

Dying

 

[Mr Lebowski]

Best post I've seen in awhile

 

[tmurfin]

Skimming through other boards threads on the Hamilton trade (it's well worth reading Oilers fans reactions), its all Burke this and Burke that. Barely any mentions of Treliving whatsoever. Unfair but I don't see that changing so long as Burke is here, unfortunately.

It's funny, you only hear that from the fans, hockey media were giving high praise to Treliving all day after the trade.. But I guess, you get a guy like Burke, the ego, the personality, the look, and that's all the fans see/want to see.

 

[Siignal]

Flawless

 

[hockeyfan2k11]

Congrats Flames fans. Things really looking up for you guys. Love what the new management has done with this team.

 

[xMatMcC]

Do you guys think Dougie will start the year with Gio on the top pairing? Or will Hartley keep Gio and TJ together to start at least?

 

[BNHL]

50 year Bruins fan. Admittedly not a big Dougie fan. If he ever becomes a true top defenseman then I'd be surprised. Get ready for some excellent play and some absolutely boneheaded play. No snarl at all,though he did try at times. If he develops away from those mistake prone games,he'll be excellent,maybe it is just growth. Good luck.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Do you guys think Dougie will start the year with Gio on the top pairing? Or will Hartley keep Gio and TJ together to start at least?

Before today logic would say Russell is our #3, so Hamilton plays beside him on the 2nd. Leave the magic of Brodano, move Wideman down.

But we discussed this at Schanks, 100TG suggested to play Dougie with Gio, Brodie with Wideman, Russell with Engelland. That is incredibly balanced and something I'd consider for sure.

 

[CREW99AW]

Really love this trade for the Flames. Congrats guys.

 

[Taranis]

That Family Guy gif is awesome.

 

[MonyontheMoney]

Aside from Engelland and Wideman, the Flames must have one of the most mobile blue lines now.

 

[xMatMcC]

Before today logic would say Russell is our #3, so Hamilton plays beside him on the 2nd. Leave the magic of Brodano, move Wideman down.

But we discussed this at Schanks, 100TG suggested to play Dougie with Gio, Brodie with Wideman, Russell with Engelland. That is incredibly balanced and something I'd consider for sure.

Yeah I would think we would keep Gio and TJ together to start at least, and I agree Russell for sure needs to stay 2nd line. Thanks for response Hox!

 

[King In The North]

50 year Bruins fan. Admittedly not a big Dougie fan. If he ever becomes a true top defenseman then I'd be surprised. Get ready for some excellent play and some absolutely boneheaded play. No snarl at all,though he did try at times. If he develops away from those mistake prone games,he'll be excellent,maybe it is just growth. Good luck.

Quiet honestly I've seen the same description of him even before he was traded.

I think Hamilton was in a peculiar situation last season; Chara was out for most of the season leaving Hamilton and Seidenberg the only real competent top pairing guys for Boston. He absolutely showed #1 potential but was not ready to be a guy to carry the top pairing last year. If Chara was healthy Hamilton would have been under a different light.

In Calgary he'll have a lot more support in Gio, Brodie, Russel and Wideman. We can afford to shelter him a little bit as he continues to develop; the offense is there already.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

As much as I would not like to break up Brodano, classroom is right. Also would be good to have a right shot on each pairing.

I'd be surprised if Wideman is with the Flames to start the season though.