Dreger: Flames have backed off from trading Hamonic, possibly looking to extend

[drhockey4321]

Valimaki was on record as being unavailable for Stone. That says a ton

yes it does, Id say thats definitive

 

[culturaldingo]

Flames are in a lucky position so many young studs

Hanifin
Valimaki
Andersson
Kylington

Oddly enough, Kylington probably has the biggest potential of them all but unlikely to reach it.

I'd be happy going into next season with:

Giordano-Andersson
Hanifin-Hamonic
Valimaki-Kylington


Flames need a 2C (kadri) and Neal to have a bounce back year and we be good.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Why would the Flames even consider trading Hamonic? He was one of the best Flames dmen this year.

 

[culturaldingo]

He is the perfect second pairing guy, he also is gonna have a reasonable contract. I wasn't opposed to trading him , but trading him for a random top 6 forward is not smart.

 

[drhockey4321]

He is the perfect second pairing guy, he also is gonna have a reasonable contract. I wasn't opposed to trading him , but trading him for a random top 6 forward is not smart.

Quite true. One of the best things about Travis is he's very well grounded and the consumate team player. I wouldn't be surprised if he signed a very reasonable deal. Because that's who he is. Trust me the islanders did not want to trade him. They did it because as in calgary, he is tremendously respected by his team mates and front office. Treliving is just doing his due diligence here. No more no less.

as I said before Travis Hamonic has been a big brother for fatherless boys and has done so for years now because he lost his dad at 9 years old. He is a tremendous representative of Calgary and they are extremely lucky to have him. You can say he wasn't traded as a favor if you wish, that's your prerogative. But he most certainly was. Garth Snow doesn't call him "Little Brother" for nothing.

It just shows how highly regarded he is. I'd take him back in a nanosecond.

 

[drhockey4321]

Hey guys I just located an old article I thought you'd enjoy.....

https://nypost.com/2014/10/15/grief-bonds-islanders-travis-hamonic-with-the-kids-he-inspires/

this is why Travis is so loved and respected by everyone who knows him and why Garth Snow did him a favor when he asked. Only a heartless cruel and mean SOB could say no