Rush17 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Calgary seems to strongly desire a return to the 1st round. Elliot Friedman suspects Dougie Hamilton may be the key piece they would move out to re-acquire a first-round pick. There is also the thought that Sam widely beloved 18 year Sam Bennett may also be a trade option if a team came to them with a solid offer. The questions then is.. do they want simply a high pick for Hamilton or are they wanting an asset with a mid-to-late 1st? Would Calgary have any interest in Vancouver's 7th overall? and would it be worthwhile taking the proven asset with the 7th pick instead of the much younger draft eligible defensemen? Dougie Hamilton is currently 24 years of age and just had a 17 goal / 44 point season. Where do you see him as a fit and would you risk a trade like this? Imagine Tkachuk falls to 7 after we trade for Dougie Hamilton then Calgary drafts Brady Tkachuk to Center Calgary's 2nd line. A scary concept I know. The odds are though one if not two of the top D men taken in the draft might amount to nothing more then average defenders. Do you risk selecting a guy in the top 7 hoping he has a higher ceiling then Hamilton? That is a real question for you to ask yourself. Just thought I'd have fun and post this scenario. By passing on the pick we would lose the 3 years of ELC we would have with the player we pick at 7. Source: https://frshockey.com/nhl/flames/friedman-considers-hamilton-and-bennett-trade-potential/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 If it's Hamilton and Bennett and another pick/prospect, I might consider it. But it's also a divisional rival so I'd hate to see the guy they draft play against us for his entire career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorvatToBaertschi Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Hamilton fits a need for us, But i prefer developping our own prospects. Cgy and edm are development graveyards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I don't think a rebuilding team should give away a pick as high as 7th overall. This type of move would only make us mediocre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I don't want to see the Tkachuk brothers in CGY for the next 15 years. Also don't know what player we're getting with the #7. Will be some very good ones available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Unless Calgary's willing to overpay I wouldn't be remotely interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Just keep the pick and trust Benning to get a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Interesting. Hamilton definitely fills massive need we have, but, is he worth a 7th overall pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4ZZY Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I wouldn't do it. Hamilton may have had a good statistical year, but from what i've heard, he didn't seem to fit in well, and play well with the Flames. Didn't seem to do what a defenseman should do first and foremost, defend. I'd prefer to keep the 7th overall pick. We're going to get a good player, and there's no need to rush the rebuild. Hamilton is a good player, but we could possibly be getting someone even better at 7. This is a deep draft year, I say, keep the pick and trust in Benning and Brackett on their judgment for talent. They've done a great job at accumulating talent thus far for the organization, no need to change direction now. Calgary can keep Hamilton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 11 minutes ago, Pears said: Interesting. Hamilton definitely fills massive need we have, but, is he worth a 7th overall pick? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 If we had two firsts, I would consider trading the later one. If we see ourselves being competitive in three years, he would be 27 and fit in as a prime player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van40 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Hamilton is points machine who can't play any d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead80 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Keep 7, and get the Hughes Bros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 28 minutes ago, Van40 said: Hamilton is points machine who can't play any d We don’t have any puck moving defensemen, so I’d inquire about him at least. I wouldn’t ship the 7th overall though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 13 minutes ago, canucklehead80 said: Keep 7, and get the Hughes Bros. Is Jack going to slip outside the top 3 next year? Because otherwise the Canucks won’t get him. History. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10pavelbure96 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 So trade for failed players that came from a failed rebuild on a failed divisional rival?... Big time pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead80 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 18 minutes ago, Monty said: Is Jack going to slip outside the top 3 next year? Because otherwise the Canucks won’t get him. History. No, but if the Canucks can be closer to a bubble team next season, then they’ll jump into a lottery position instead of dropping the usual 2-3 draft positions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I hope no one bites and they have to go grovelling to the Islanders. My god that would be so sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 See who the first 5-6 players taken are and then let desperate teams like Calgary do some quick bidding against each other and overpay for the pick. If they offer better than what's available, great, trade the pick. If not, they can go pound sand while JB goes to the podium and makes his selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 1 hour ago, NUCKER67 said: I don't want to see the Tkachuk brothers in CGY for the next 15 years. Also don't know what player we're getting with the #7. Will be some very good ones available. You won't. MT will "Sean Avery" himself out of the league long before 15 years are up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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