Rumor: Hamonic deciding between Calgary and Vancouver
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Considering Vancouver only has one right handed defenseman in their top 6 currently, (while Schmidt can play either side), it seems like a good fit, and he would basically be guaranteed good minutes. He could anchor a third pairing there, either with Benn, or hopefully, Rathbone is able to play NHL minutes and Hamonic can help guide him through the NHL experience. I think those two would make a great complimentary pairing, one guy with speed to burn, can lead the rush, the other guy slow and steady.
Jets have already received an exemption to have camp in Winnipeg. I am assuming given that fact they likely get one to play in Winnipeg as well.
As for Hamonic, some third hand info early in FA period indicated that the org wasn't super interested in adding him. I would wager if they were interested Hamonic would have been inked already.
Jets are loaded with bottom pairing dmen, what they need is a top pairing RD to play with Morrissey and Hamonic isn't that guy.
Is he better than Myers?
We have three top 4 dmen then a bottom pairing guy in Myers, pluse three rookies and a #9 in J Benn. Would love a #4 but doesnt sound like thats what he is
We have three top 4 dmen then a bottom pairing guy in Myers, pluse three rookies and a #9 in J Benn. Would love a #4 but doesnt sound like thats what he is
For a million or under makes sense. Hope that he isn't guaranteed minutes and is instead in competition with others for bottom pair minutes. Given he is the only one who shoots right, he would certainly have the inside track. Is he even an upgrade on Benn at this point?
Flamesfan62
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This...Tanev and Hamonic play the same type of game on the same side...we don't need 2 of them. Vancouver needs a Tanev replacement so Hamonic can go there...
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No, I don’t think the Oilers would be a spot for him. From a depth point of view, Hamonic wouldn’t play over any of Larsson, Bear, or Barrie. Russell and Jones can both play RH side if necessary, plus Bouchard deserves a shot based on his AHL play. From a cap point of view, the Oilers are already spent once we figure a new contract for Bear.
It’s really not. The thing with his injuries is they were all flukey shot blocks or just weird, usually because he overused to the point of sprawling out. It’s all based on usage, which is why his injuries are overstated IMO.
Tanev is a premier defensive dman when playing 20 minutes a night, but it all depends on the usage. He gets hurt if he plays top 2 minutes.
Its not a fluke when its a direct result of how he plays. We're all fairly familiar with Tanev. We've also seen the likes of Hamonic and Russell lead the team in blocked shots from the 2nd or even 3rd pairing.
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I'd love this for the Canucks. Schmidt/Hamonic is a massive upgrade over Tanev/Stecher. Getting a Tanev type defensive D on a 1 year cheap deal is far better than us having Tanev for 4 years @$4.5. I'm assuming Ferlands LTIR is the hold up on anything happening.
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Hamonic is not good. His highlight reel this year was his 3 goals, a blocked shot and his toothless grin in warmups. He is not a top 4 dman. I would take him on the team as a 6/7th though.
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ScaredStreit
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Agreed. He was top-4 quality with the Islanders but has really dropped off on the Flames.
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I can see a team signing Hamonic providing the cap is less than 1.1 million, and can all be shipped to the minors if needed. He’s a good guy to have in the organization for depth.
Is he kind of like having Luke Schenn?
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Vancouver Just got rid of an injury prone Tanev and made the smart decision to not give him term
Hamonic has been pretty close to just as injured the past few seasons.
Tanev has missed 94 games the past 4 years
Hamonic has missed 76 games in that same span
18/19 Hamonic was really solid in his underlying numbers
but the last year he wasnt, and 3 and 4 years ago he also wasnt good.
Hamonic has been pretty close to just as injured the past few seasons.
Tanev has missed 94 games the past 4 years
Hamonic has missed 76 games in that same span
18/19 Hamonic was really solid in his underlying numbers
but the last year he wasnt, and 3 and 4 years ago he also wasnt good.
Hamonic is getting S*** on here due to a poor season last year. He is a far better player than Luke Shenn. He'd be a great fit on our bottom pair, and is better suited to move up the lineup due to injury than our other current options.
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Hamonic is a far better dman than Tanev. Flames should have kept Hamonic, he was their best defenseman in the first season he joined the flames.
Yes, but if you get Hamonic on a 1 year cheap deal to fill out the bottom of your roster, he would be fine. He beats our current alternatives.
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Not us please. Aging Gio, Tanev and Hamonic? We'd get killed by the speed of the other canadian teams
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This thread title makes Hamonic sound much more coveted than he really is. Seems like a nice guy but as an NHLer... No thanks.
