IF Hamilton was even on the block, the Flames could get more than just Deangelo + 3 2nds + 2 3rds (yes I know Fox is in the deal too). Lmao. Hamilton has more value than Hamonic and he got 1st and 2 2nds... I love how you downplay it by saying "prospect with possible risk" Isn't that what Deangelo is? "A possible risk" I also doubt Rangers want to trade so many picks... Their trying to acquire them, not trade them away.
That's a fair counterargument.
What teams want to/can afford to pay assumes they actually cough up more, but fair enough reason to say no.
For the record:
DeAngelo = one 1st
yes, he has prior record as malcontent, etc., but has fit well here this year and done well despite being a young player playing under AV who we all know favors vet and jerks youngsters around.
Hamilton is obviously the way better player based on all around ability. That said, DeAngelo's skills are superior to very many. He has to learn to play D much better, but that is par for the course for most young D.
I then offered more than Harmonic's 2 2nds. I offered 2 2nds, one of which is NYR which is certain to be top 40OA. I also offered 2 3rds. All that this year.
Then I also offered a min 2nd next year, which could = 1st, which I consider more than fine for Fox as is given he is not signed, said he wants to go to university and will be immediately unavailable, and is a theoretical risk to opt for UFA.
In any case, thanks to all, Rangers will not make more premium assets available at this juncture. Cal has a huge hole for this year but if they don't want to sacrifice Hamilton to go there, okay.