That Hamilton trade was one of the best trades I’ve ever seen. Neal has taken time to settle in, but his sh% is at a historic low. When he catches, he gunna be fire.
I’m happy for them. Calgary needs something - Alberta has been economically devastated and hockey is a nice distraction from reality.
I also can’t believe they didn’t go for for the Winter Olympics.
For sure. That was one of those trades that actually worked out well for both teams, but Calgary looks genius atm with Lindholm killing it and Hanifin settling in. Lindholm could end up being the best player in the deal and end up with 30 or 40 goals this year. A guy like Neal will payoff at playoff time even if he's struggled so far, I still like that signing too.
I think they have a legit shot at a cup and between them and Winnipeg, it should give some good canadian playoff content that isn't the Habs or Leafs.
Those peeps in Alberta are an angry bunch these days. I can't pretend to relate to most in that region of Canada because my political views don't align with the majority, but I would have voted down the Olympics as well. Not a lot of interest in it personally and if I lived in the City, I would prefer not to have to deal with the craziness of it all.