Rumor: Hamonic deciding between Calgary and Vancouver

[MMC]

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[Ctrain2k]

Omg finally! I’ve been dying for any sort of hockey news or rumour!

 

[2023FriendshipTour]

Hopefully he goes to Vancouver.

 

[McJedi]

Wonder why Detroit doesn’t get in on this.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Not surprising its either or since he basically wanted out of NYI to be close to family.

 

[eviohh26]

Wonder why Detroit doesn’t get in on this.

Detroit may not be on his list . prob not on his list.

 

[LMFAO]

Why not Winnipeg tho

 

[East Coast Icestyle]

Hey Vancouver, take him. Take him. Promise the play doesn't die on his stick and he skates faster than he looks.

 

[lucaseider]

Wonder why Detroit doesn’t get in on this.

They don't need him. The wings have hronek and seider on the right side.

 

[blankall]

Wonder why Detroit doesn’t get in on this.

Hamonic is from Manitoba. He's stated multiple times that he wants to play close to home. He also has several family members with heath issues. He's clearly a small town guy.

For a little more background, Hamonic grew up on a farm, and his father passed away when he was 10. Since then, he took over a father type role in his family and strongly values time with his family. He refused to play in the bubble, as he did not want to risk getting his family sick. He doesn't seem to care about money or glory. He's also very active in local first nations advocacy and youth groups.

Detroit, a very urban US city, is probably the last place he wants to sign. Because he's willing to take a discount to sign in a Western Canadian city, does not mean any team can just sign him for cheap.

 

[Fogelhund]

I'm kind of surprised that he wants to play at all.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Hamonic is from Manitoba. He's stated multiple times that he wants to play close to home. He also has several family members with heath issues. He's clearly a small town guy.

For a little more background, Hamonic grew up on a farm, and his father passed away when he was 10. Since then, he took over a father type role in his family and strongly values time with his family. He refused to play in the bubble, as he did not want to risk getting his family sick. He doesn't seem to care about money or glory. He's also very active in local first nations advocacy and youth groups.

Detroit, a very urban US city, is probably the last place he wants to sign. Because he's willing to take a discount to sign in a Western Canadian city, does not mean any team can just sign him for cheap.

Why not play in Winnipeg for like 1 million. He's better than Forbort or Beaulieu.

 

[blankall]

I'm kind of surprised that he wants to play at all.

I think he loves hockey. Despite the fact the game is passing him by, due to his lack of foot speed, I think he genuinely enjoys getting out there and mucking it up.

 

[blankall]

Why not play in Winnipeg for like 1 million. He's better than Forbort or Beaulieu.

That's actually a good question. I'm surprised Winnipeg didn't sign him. Who knows what goes on behind the scenes.

 

[themelkman]

Vancouver could sure use him, and it would make some sense if Calgary is actually shopping Hanifin

 

[nowhereman]

Calgary probably didn't have any interest in Hamonic until the Canucks started calling, lol

 

[blankall]

Vancouver could sure use him, and it would make some sense if Calgary is actually shopping Hanifin

If Calgary is the team rumoured to be signing Hoffman that makes sense. Have a top 4 of:

Tanev, Giordano, Valimaki, and Anderson, with Hamonic as an extra to provide steadiness and support. Clear cap space with a Hanifin trade and then sign Hoffman. Overall, Calgary is a much improved team.

 

[Boomstick]

I haven't been a fan of Hamonic's days as a Flame, but I guess I'd keep him if he's affordable, I'm also surprised he's not signing in Winnipeg.
He'd be a decent mentor for the young Flames D corps, but I don't want him here long term. 1 year $1 million, sure why not.

 

[Nucker101]

Flames and Canucks interested in the same player..shocker

 

[themelkman]

If Calgary is the team rumoured to be signing Hoffman that makes sense. Have a top 4 of:

Tanev, Giordano, Valimaki, and Anderson, with Hamonic as an extra to provide steadiness and support. Clear cap space with a Hanifin trade and then sign Hoffman. Overall, Calgary is a much improved team.

Getting a good forward back for Hanifin would work too. Could be a good way to improve the team

 

[Mrfenn92]

For a million or so dollars he would be a great pickup for either team.

 

[Mrfenn92]

If Calgary is the team rumoured to be signing Hoffman that makes sense. Have a top 4 of:

Tanev, Giordano, Valimaki, and Anderson, with Hamonic as an extra to provide steadiness and support. Clear cap space with a Hanifin trade and then sign Hoffman. Overall, Calgary is a much improved team.

Kylington/Hamonic
Nesterov
Not bad for the bottom pair

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Tweet has been removed?

 

[Brodeur]

Why not Winnipeg tho

Why not play in Winnipeg for like 1 million. He's better than Forbort or Beaulieu.

Looking at it from afar, Winnipeg has Pionk/Demelo/Poolman signed on the right side and have 7D on one way deals. They're over the cap (with Jack Roslovic to sign) but will be compliant once Bryan Little goes on LTIR. Might be a mix of budget/fit as the reason Winnipeg isn't in play.

Vancouver has cap issues but the fit would make a little more sense with Tyler Myers being the only RHD (Nate Schmidt probably playing the right side as a lefty). Calgary has Tanev/Andersson as RHD, so Hamonic could slot in there.

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Also, original tweet seems to have been deleted. Was the source valid?

 

[Henkka]

Detroit may not be on his list . prob not on his list.

So far I've noticed Detroit is not located in Western Canada.

Both Flames and Canucks have like 1M in cap space. Is he gonna play that cheap?

Perfect circle would be:

Myers, WPG --> VAN
Tanev, VAN --> CGY
Hamonic, CGY --> WPG