Player Discussion Travis Hamonic

[Volica]

I think its safe to say he's an elite #3, or a good #2.

He's been tremendous with Hanifin; is all I'm saying.
I make that trade 10/10 times if this is what we get from our second pairing.

Calgary's top 6D is unreal right now.

 

[Mobiandi]

He's was playing just as well last year too. He's more noticeable offensively now that the shackles are off on the whole top 6

 

[Dack]

I didn't like this trade when it happened or after his 1st season but Hamonic is playing without a doubt the best hockey of his career, and I couldn't be happier I've been a fan since I saw his story.


Lots of other stuff is going well for the Flames, so we haven’t really talked about Travis Hamonic having a huge bounce back season. Kent Wilson on Twitter

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Hanifin is starting to get talked about a lot more and deservedly so. It should also be noted however that Hamonic allows him to do a lot of what he does. Hamonic has also been scoring slightly more while being our shutdown stud. What a beauty.

 

[JPeeper]

I've said it before, but Hamonic is worth every draft pick we paid for him.

 

[The Gnome]

I've said it before, but Hamonic is worth every draft pick we paid for him.

I now agree, worth it for sure at this point!

 

[Mr Snrub]

I'm personally of the opinion that it was still an overpayment, but it can't be denied that he is a good player and never gives less than his all. I might change my mind come the playoffs though, as he's a known performer in the post-season.

 

[The Gnome]

I'm personally of the opinion that it was still an overpayment, but it can't be denied that he is a good player and never gives less than his all. I might change my mind come the playoffs though, as he's a known performer in the post-season.

I fail to see that trade as a loss. Hamonic is one of the best shutdown guys in the league. Giving up a 1st and 2 2nds for that on a sweetheart contract is well worth it imo. I thought it was an overpay at the time, but after the first half of this season, I couldn't be happier.

 

[Calgareee]

The only thing that would make me like the trade more is if it had been a protected pick. But even as is it’s hard to find to much fault with it.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

 

[crackdown44]

God dammit I’m trying not to like this guy right now and failing miserably

Get beat as much as you want Travis. Turn it over all day. I don’t care I love you

 

[super6646]

Great guy, but keeping players for heart does you no good in this league. I’m not convinced he is a capable top 4d in the nhl anymore.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Great guy, but keeping players for heart does you no good in this league. I’m not convinced he is a capable top 4d in the nhl anymore.

Neither am I, but he's probably a perfect #6. Kills penalties, makes mostly smart plays with the puck in the D zone.

Now to just use that pair in that capacity... they're overworked as the 3-4 while Kylingtin-Andersson are underutilized.

 

[JPeeper]

I've said it before, but Hamonic is worth every draft pick we paid for him.

I'd like to change my opinion. I hate this trade now.

I still love Travis the person though, one of the most genuinely nice and good people in the game, but can you please play on the third line and unleash Hanifin.

 

[DFF]

If I am hamonic's agent I would blame on hanifin for his next contract negotiations. Cause there is nothing in his play that can justify more than 2m as a bottom pairing dman. And I wouldn't even give him more than 3 yrs deal....guy is good for at least a couple massive mistakes every game.