Trade rumours involving big name players have been swirling since the season ended and on Saturday, one of those rumours turned out to be true.
Dougie Hamilton of the Calgary Flames was rumoured to be on the move and as per Bob McKenzie and Pierre LeBrun, he's off to Carolina in what is reportedly a massive five-player deal.
No picks involved, it's the five players: Lindholm and Hanifin for Hamilton, Ferland and Fox. As I reported yesterday, the negotiating meeting between Lindholm's agent and the Hurricanes did not go well, paving the way for this trade
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 23, 2018
Hamilton, Ferland and Fox heading to Carolina.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 23, 2018
All players, no picks and three big names involved as Hamilton will be joining the Hurricanes while Hanifin and Lindholm reunite with their old bench boss Bill Peters in Calgary. There's nothing like a big trade to get the hockey world talking and deals don't get much bigger than this, so the hockey world had a lot to say.Noah Hanifin too
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 23, 2018
Brad I sure hope you know what you're doing otherwise you just signed your own resignation letter
— Galaxy91122 (@Galaxy_91122) June 23, 2018
— Caniac since birth (@clayTRON8000) June 23, 2018
Love this trade
— jerrickdelorme (@Y2KJericho) June 23, 2018
Great deal! Hamilton supposedly didn’t click in the dressing room whatever that means. Flames needed a top 6 right handed forward, Brodie can play right side now where he excels. And Fox doesn’t look like he was going to sign with us.
— Colm McCabe (@mccabe_colm) June 23, 2018
Pretty good deal if you ask me. Hanifin is gonna be our top d in a year or so and Lindholm could slide in on the first line with Mony and Johnny
— Anthony Grande (@Superkh3m) June 23, 2018
— phillip armstrong (@weephil56) June 23, 2018
fox wont sign in carliona. soo calgary wins trade
— david lambkin (@falconeye08) June 23, 2018
. Well for all those that were telling the @NHLFlames to DO something... pic.twitter.com/sgrCVXdXt2
— 🍁Wil Henderson █♥█ (@WKRPinCanada) June 23, 2018
I hope to god this deal doesn't look as bad as it does right now in a year ( I really hope it turns out well for us) pic.twitter.com/KaRZ9gq6en
— Ryan Patrician (@PatricianRyan) June 23, 2018
CAROLINA WON THIS TRADE BY A MILE
— Drew Hopper (@drewhopper1124) June 23, 2018
Hate to see Hanifin go.
— Richard Edwards (@sumpedwards53) June 23, 2018
Great deal, you'll love Dougie
— Will Brabrook (@WillBrabrook) June 23, 2018
how are people gonna say carolina won this trade
— David Smith🏒🏒 (@dsmithh50) June 23, 2018
Nooooooooooooooooo!!! Hanifan!! Whyyyyyyyyy?!?!?! I love you Canes, but 😱😱😱 #GoHurricanes
— Jackson Blankenship (@BigLaurelBeast) June 23, 2018
I don’t know about losing Hanifin but excited for Dougie and Micheal! Lindholm struggled in Raleigh
— Tom Hannigan (@Tom_Hannigan237) June 23, 2018
Sign Fox please
— Alex James (@wolfpackalexj) June 23, 2018
Remember, if you don’t sign Freddie Hamilton Dougie will demand a trade
— Will Zaccardi (@WillZaccardi) June 23, 2018
Let's just hope we can work something out and sign Fox pic.twitter.com/PW2xN8U6fl
— Nick Petruzzi (@NoSleepTillNprt) June 23, 2018
sad to see hanny go omg
— 🅰 (@nhlalyssaxo) June 23, 2018
From a Flames fan, Thank you. Take good care of Dougie. We will take care of your boys over here.
— Dan B (@Dammage79) June 23, 2018
Hate to see Hanifin go, he was going to become such an amazing defensemen. But I do like Hamilton and Ferland, I think they add nicely to our team.
— Grayson Oliver (@Caniac122) June 23, 2018
— Nick (@njd8802) June 23, 2018
What are you thinking??
— Hydeman80 (@Hydeman80) June 23, 2018
Dammit I had Hanifin as one of my personal collections in hockey cards, now I gotta burn them!
— cobra123 (@cobra01234) June 23, 2018
Lol not a great trade for Calgary. Top d man, top winger and a high upside prospect for a 2C and a strong young player
— Craig (@Craigers88) June 23, 2018
LOL canes are stupid
— Shahir Shaikh (@shahirs10) June 23, 2018
Calgary... what is you doing?
— Alex (@bigbadbruins73) June 23, 2018
When Bergevin realizes other GM’s are dumber than him pic.twitter.com/BQteK9tKhx
— paolo de sousa (@paolodesousa8) June 23, 2018
Carolina got fleeced
— Mike Richards (@TheHabsOnly) June 23, 2018
Not sure how a flames fan is supposed to feel about this? #whowon
— Jason Ploof (@JasonPloof) June 23, 2018
Now we know why Carolina did not make trades before and Francis got fired. Bad start for the new GM.
— Leigh (@flyersfan1953) June 23, 2018
Wow! Calgary hits the jackpot
— Mike De Marinis (@Eazzy_Riderr) June 23, 2018
Calgary definitely win this trade. Hanifin and Hamiltion are similar point producers and Lindholm over Ferland any day. Fox is just an added bonus for Carolina.
— Zach (@TheGalloway24) June 23, 2018
This is even. A great hockey deal.
— Grundstrom Is Coming (@leafschirp) June 23, 2018
Adam Fox will be better than everyone in this trade.
— Michael (@Breaky__) June 23, 2018
Calgary just got fleeced
— goatzel cale addison fan account (@kesselscored) June 23, 2018
Ehhhh debatable
— Alex (@bigbadbruins73) June 23, 2018
I guess that was a nervous laugh because he was lying.
— go flames (@offdeerfoot) June 23, 2018
🍷 🍷 🍷
— tdubbswpg (@tdubbswpg) June 23, 2018
The Flames did well here!!
Welp, this tweet DEF didn’t age as well as Red Wine..
— Jarrod Hanley (@JarrodHanley) June 23, 2018
#Flames GM, Treliving never afraid to pull the trigger... I like the deal but will it work this time? Results need to follow. https://t.co/U2riqxqoeU
— Jermain Franklin (@TSNJFranklin) June 23, 2018
