LOL
Homer? There are plenty on the Flames board that would disagree with you there.
It isn't being a homer it is understanding the Flames needs and a small upgrade upfront to lose Hamilton makes zero sense.
I am not a fan of Backlund and am fine with him leaving but ROR isn't much better than him and switching those two does little to change us from a 2nd tier team so no need at all to give up Hamilton to basically stay at the same level.
Also ROR's contract is a negative for me even with the 30% retainer.
I remember when Sabres fans argued the same thing comparing Girgensons to ROR Although I think Backlund is better than Girgs.