Hamilton Back in Carolina?

[Anybodyhome]

https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/3456159/report-maple-leafs-hurricanes-among-teams-interested-in-hamilton

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes are among the teams with interest in New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton, reports The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.

However, it's believed that the Maple Leafs would only consider a trade if the Devils retained a significant portion of Hamilton's contract, LeBrun adds. Hamilton is signed for two more seasons after 2025-26 with a $9-million cap hit.

He also has a 10-team trade list, but Hamilton's agent, J.P. Barry, said his client is willing to consider teams outside that list to help accommodate a move.

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Someone needs to explain how this benefits the Canes in any way. Any weakness on Carolina's blue line is a result of RBA's inability to establish any pairings with Slavin not in the lineup. 

Hamilton is far from physical and, in many respects, he's a younger version of Brent Burns. Not a physical intimidator in any way and a fairly mediocre D-man. The only draw may be his offense? 

There are a few other priorities I would like to see addressed heading into the playoffs before bringing in a retread D-man. 

[PNW_PantherMan]

I bet it happens.  Do we trade for Ned as well?

[Panthers Fan 69]

No. God no. 

[PantherChris]

4 minutes ago, Panthers Fan 69 said:

No. God no. 

Ehhhh if they retain 50% i could see it, I think a big part of are problems are from running the off side pairings this would fix that.

[PantherChris]

54 minutes ago, Anybodyhome said:

https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/3456159/report-maple-leafs-hurricanes-among-teams-interested-in-hamilton

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes are among the teams with interest in New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton, reports The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.

However, it's believed that the Maple Leafs would only consider a trade if the Devils retained a significant portion of Hamilton's contract, LeBrun adds. Hamilton is signed for two more seasons after 2025-26 with a $9-million cap hit.

He also has a 10-team trade list, but Hamilton's agent, J.P. Barry, said his client is willing to consider teams outside that list to help accommodate a move.

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Someone needs to explain how this benefits the Canes in any way. Any weakness on Carolina's blue line is a result of RBA's inability to establish any pairings with Slavin not in the lineup. 

Hamilton is far from physical and, in many respects, he's a younger version of Brent Burns. Not a physical intimidator in any way and a fairly mediocre D-man. The only draw may be his offense? 

There are a few other priorities I would like to see addressed heading into the playoffs before bringing in a retread D-man. 

A lot of our trouble on d is rods system DOES NOT WORK WELL WITH OFF HANDED DEFENDERS.  This would restore the balance 

[Panthers Fan 69]

1 hour ago, PantherChris said:

A lot of our trouble on d is rods system DOES NOT WORK WELL WITH OFF HANDED DEFENDERS.  This would restore the balance 

Who would he replace?  Out of Slavin, Miller, Walker, Boom, Ghost, or Chatty?    

[Anybodyhome]

19 minutes ago, Panthers Fan 69 said:

Who would he replace?  Out of Slavin, Miller, Walker, Boom, Ghost, or Chatty?    

Exactly. 

I would take Hamilton over..... none of these 6.

[PantherChris]

2 hours ago, Panthers Fan 69 said:

Who would he replace?  Out of Slavin, Miller, Walker, Boom, Ghost, or Chatty?    

You listed 4 LhD answer is Ghost 

[Stumpy]

5 hours ago, PNW_PantherMan said:

I bet it happens.  Do we trade for Ned as well?

I'm actually not against bringing Ned back.

He has proven himself to be a reliable 1b. He might honestly be the best option on the market.

[Anybodyhome]

54 minutes ago, PantherChris said:

You listed 4 LhD answer is Ghost 

Ghost is the PP QB and, statistically, the team's best PP producer.

[PNW_PantherMan]

1 hour ago, Stumpy said:

I'm actually not against bringing Ned back.

He has proven himself to be a reliable 1b. He might honestly be the best option on the market.

The unfortunate reality