Rumor: Hamonic to Edmonton?

[McTonyBrar]

Not sure how anyone missed this from yesterday but Frank Seravalli said this

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[Nanuuk]

Any port in a storm. As long as it is in western Canada. It would be a good signing.

 

[Ctrain2k]

Doesn’t really make sense for us, we’re pretty deep on RHD and don’t necessarily need his style of player. But the value could just be too good to pass up on.

 

[qwerty]

How did he not sign with Winnipeg? Seemed like the perfect fit for both sides.

 

[fahad203]

He will be a better pick up then Hutton.

 

[Not Canada Drai]

No thanks.

 

[Balthazar]

How did he not sign with Winnipeg? Seemed like the perfect fit for both sides.

One of the greatest mysteries.

 

[Drew311]

One of the greatest mysteries.

Maybe they don’t think he’s very good.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

How did he not sign with Winnipeg? Seemed like the perfect fit for both sides.

As much as I respect Chevy, he is THE definition of conservatism in GM form, occasionally to a fault. There are moments where I want to shake the man and tell him, "MAKE A DAMN MOVE!", though I will say that this is somewhat saved by the fact that the Jets usually draft really well.

Maybe they don’t think he’s very good.

Or alternately, this is what Chevy always does: "Stand pat and rely on the farm".

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Think it's the best fit for him anyway in terms of what the Oilers need, what Hamonic wants, plus I think he'll kill it in Tippett's system. Also if he gets claimed by Seattle he'll still be close to home.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

How did he not sign with Winnipeg? Seemed like the perfect fit for both sides.

But we already have our man in Nate Thompson

 

[Some Other Flame]

Yes please

 

[Fatass]

Where would Hamonic slot in on the Oiler D? Bottom pair?

 

[ConnorMcNugesaitl]

I'd love Hamonic. With Hamonic and Larsson combined that's about a full seasons worth of a solid #4 d who plays physical and kills penalties.

I know someone will mention Bouchard nearly being ready but with Barrie and Bear already on the roster it'd be good to have someone like Hamonic to step in when Larsson gets injured.

 

[jetsforever]

How did he not sign with Winnipeg? Seemed like the perfect fit for both sides.

Somehow we can't attract UFAs, even if we have a clear need and they explicitly state they want to come...

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I’ve yet to read a single Flames fan say they wish they retained him. Kinda hoping we don’t sign him honestly. Larsson, Barrie, Bear and Bouchard on the right side already. The need is at left D

If he took the Bogosian deal I’d be ok with this.

 

[Conbon]

I’ve yet to read a single Flames fan say they wish they retained him. Kinda hoping we don’t sign him honestly. Larsson, Barrie, Bear and Bouchard on the right side already. The need is at left D

If he took the Bogosian deal I’d be ok with this.

As a Flames fan I kinda wish we retained him simply because he's a RHD and we will need that desperately when Tanev gets hurt. We need to get Kylington into our lineup somehow but playing him on his offside doesn't seem like the way to do it. Would have to be a sub 1m deal though.

 

[Del Preston]

I think a LHD would make more sense than Hamonic.

Hutton or Koekkoek, I guess.

Nurse - Bear
Jones - Barrie
Russell - Larsson
Bouchard/UFA

 

[Rubi]

I said in the other Hamonic thread that its a possibility that Edmonton tries to sign Hamonic. Edmonton still needs to improve their defensive depth and an inexpensive Hamonic can do that.

 

[Tyrolean]

I thought Hamonic can play both sides?

 

[780il]

If he comes at 2m or below I’ll take it and run. One of the righties can play on the left.

 

[Didalee Hed]

How did he not sign with Winnipeg? Seemed like the perfect fit for both sides.

Didn’t “the peg” lose 3 right side d guys in one single offseason?

 

[Taytro]

I'd love Hamonic. With Hamonic and Larsson combined that's about a full seasons worth of a solid #4 d who plays physical and kills penalties.

I know someone will mention Bouchard nearly being ready but with Barrie and Bear already on the roster it'd be good to have someone like Hamonic to step in when Larsson gets injured.

The problem here is Barrie, Bear, Larsson, Hamonic, and Bouchard are all right shot.

Id say Bouchard isn't ready and can play AHL but that still leaves one guy either in the press box or on the left side until the inevitable Larsson injury. Not really a fan of that. I imagine this scenario looks like this:

Nurse-Barrie
Jones-Larsson
Hamonic-Bear

In all honesty its not bad, but I think jd rather a true LHD like Hutton on that bottom pair.

 

[Kranix]

Hamonic comes with these desireable intangibles:
1)"he battles"
2) "he's a warrior"
3) "you win with guys like him"
I would trade 2 firsts for him this time around

 

[Oilslick941611]

I don't know much about Hamonic, but will he actually be helpful on the blueline for the oilers?