Rumor: Hamonic to Edmonton?

[Nanuuk]

Hammer would help any club. Is he an all star? No. A lunch pail kind of guy that can get the job done if paired correctly. I don't think he's a top four guy anymore, but on the third pair and the PK is where his value is.

A heck of a citizen as well with his charity work and he is idolized by First Nations and Metis kids as he does a lot of work with them as well.

 

[McShogun99]

Didn’t Chia target Hamonic for Hall but the NYI turned it down? Same with Ceci for Hall that Ottawa turned down?

 

[snipes]

Prefer it over Hutton.

Seems to be a pretty high character guy who wants to be in Western Canada to be there for his family. Those are good guys to have it a room. Seems like he’s got a good head on his shoulders, I wouldn’t mind him on our bottom pairing. Solid veteran presence.

 

[Oilslick941611]

with the signing of Slater Koekkoek do they sign pursue Hamonic?

 

[Nucker42]

with the signing of Slater Koekkoek do they sign pursue Hamonic?

Would say they are done now.... have Bouchard and have to think he makes it...

 

[Jumptheshark]

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

The hang up is years and oilets are trying to move a forward out

 

[LTIR]

Would say they are done now.... have Bouchard and have to think he makes it...

Even if Bouchard doesn't make it Oilers have Barrie, Bear and Larsson as RD and Russell and Jones who can also play RD.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Oilets signed Slater today so I think we are done

 

[Fatass]

Even if Bouchard doesn't make it Oilers have Barrie, Bear and Larsson as RD and Russell and Jones who can also play RD.

Oiler’s are thinking they’re in the Cup hunt, so young guys, especially on D, will not get to learn on the job. I can see Hamonic signing too, as insurance against the young guys being forced into the lineup before they’re ready.

 

[StreetHawk]

Oiler’s are thinking they’re in the Cup hunt, so young guys, especially on D, will not get to learn on the job. I can see Hamonic signing too, as insurance against the young guys being forced into the lineup before they’re ready.

Klef out for the year. So, depth would be a good thing and they might as well spend the ltir cap space.

 

[Mobiandi]

I have my doubts that he's an NHL calibre player anymore

 

[Volica]

I have my doubts that he's an NHL calibre player anymore

Thats a bit far.
He’s not top 4 anymore, but he’s be an upgrade on every Canadian teams’ bottom pair. If you’re giving this guy 15 minutes a night, PK, he’ll be a decent player for you.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

Would say they are done now.... have Bouchard and have to think he makes it...

I doubt he does even though he is ready for NHL minutes.

He has Bear, Barrie and Larsson ahead of him. He'll be called up if there are any injuries. Hamonic could still be signed as insurance for the bottom pairing.

 

[Khelandros]

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

 

[Mobiandi]

Thats a bit far.
He’s not top 4 anymore, but he’s be an upgrade on every Canadian teams’ bottom pair. If you’re giving this guy 15 minutes a night, PK, he’ll be a decent player for you.

I think he's in #6-7 territory and could very well find himself on the fringes of the league depending on how this season goes. Probably a great guy in the locker room, undoubtedly an outstanding character that any community would be lucky to have but is he an every day guy anymore? I'm not sure - always thought we looked better in defense when he was out of the line-up

 

[Flamesfan62]

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.

He’s seriously not good, please sign him.

 

[User1996]

Hamonic is fine. Any Flames fan who says otherwise is flat out wrong. Sorry to be harsh.

“Not an NHL player” and “seriously not good” are not true in the slightest.

There’s a disease on the Flames forum that relatively immobile, defensive types are bad. Same thing happened with Engelland and he spent 3 more years playing decent hockey in the NHL after he left Calgary. This after a solid year plus of hearing Engelland was no longer an NHL player.

Would gladly have Hammer back for #6 if I didn’t think Kylington had much more to give than he’s shown so far.

 

[goal1228]

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

Just say no man...say no.

 

[JPeeper]

Hamonic is fine. Any Flames fan who says otherwise is flat out wrong. Sorry to be harsh.

“Not an NHL player” and “seriously not good” are not true in the slightest.

There’s a disease on the Flames forum that relatively immobile, defensive types are bad. Same thing happened with Engelland and he spent 3 more years playing decent hockey in the NHL after he left Calgary. This after a solid year plus of hearing Engelland was no longer an NHL player.

Would gladly have Hammer back for #6 if I didn’t think Kylington had much more to give than he’s shown so far.

Sorry bud, but you're the only one wrong here. Hamonic is terrible.

It's not a surprise our defense and Hanifin was infinitely better when Hamonic opted out.

 

[User1996]

Sorry bud, but you're the only one wrong here. Hamonic is terrible.

It's not a surprise our defense and Hanifin was infinitely better when Hamonic opted out.

Good rebuttal. The defence was better because Andersson got elevated. Like, think about it, Andersson, our likely #1D this coming year was behind both Brodie and Hamonic last year. No surprise the defence was better when Anderson played more. The fact that Hamonic was slotted above where he should have been wasn’t his issue. He’s a perfectly capable NHL defenceman and it’s frankly laughable to suggest otherwise.

I have even said the best thing for the D was that he opted out, not because he’s terrible, but because Andersson is a stud.

The only thing terrible here is people’s evaluation of Hammer, bud.

 

[JPeeper]

Good rebuttal. The defence was better because Andersson got elevated. Like, think about it, Andersson, our likely #1D this coming year was behind both Brodie and Hamonic last year. No surprise the defence was better when Anderson played more. The fact that Hamonic was slotted above where he should have been wasn’t his issue. He’s a perfectly capable NHL defenceman and it’s frankly laughable to suggest otherwise.

I have even said the best thing for the D was that he opted out, not because he’s terrible, but because Andersson is a stud.

The only thing terrible here is people’s evaluation of Hammer, bud.

lol

Look at every advanced stat, Hamonic is a bottom 5 player in the league. Watch him on the ice, horrible play after horrible play.

Hamonic hasn't been good in 5 years.

 

[User1996]

lol

Look at every advanced stat, Hamonic is a bottom 5 player in the league. Watch him on the ice, horrible play after horrible play.

Hamonic hasn't been good in 5 years.

Hahahah now he’s a bottom 5 player. Talk about doubling down on a horrible opinion. You still have time to delete this.

 

[Volica]

lol

Look at every advanced stat, Hamonic is a bottom 5 player in the league. Watch him on the ice, horrible play after horrible play.

Hamonic hasn't been good in 5 years.

That Hammer - Hanifin pairing was damn good in 2018-19. Probably to a fault, as they tried to go to that well a bit too much when it clearly wasn’t working in 19-20.

 

[Pointteen]

Oiler’s are thinking they’re in the Cup hunt, so young guys, especially on D, will not get to learn on the job. I can see Hamonic signing too, as insurance against the young guys being forced into the lineup before they’re ready.

Or just that Holland has thought about and analyzed the year and sees a condensed, short season needing a strong taxi squad.

Hamonic would solidify Edmonton’s depth just by keeping it where it belongs.

 

[CREW99AW]

I am disappointed to read some of these Hamonic hot takes . In the several Flames/Isles matchups I have seen, Hamonic looked fine, nothing like the tire fire described in some of these posts.
While it makes sense he wants to stick close to Western Canada,I had some hope Lou could lure him back to LI in a #7 role/locker room leader role. He was a very popular guy on the ice and in the locker room .
I would rather have Hammer then Sebastian Aho as the #7.