Flames GM: Rumors of shopping Dougie Hamilton are 'completely false'
The Calgary Flames say they aren't making Dougie Hamilton available.
That was expressed clearly by general manager Brad Treliving on Wednesday, in light of recent rumors suggesting the young defenseman could be traded.
"Completely false," is how #Flames GM Brad Treliving categorized the rumours that the team is shopping Dougie Hamilton.
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) November 30, 2016
The report was first brought up by Sportnet's Nick Kypreos during Hockey Night in Canada's 'Headlines' segment Nov. 12, wherein it was suggested the Arizona Coyotes and Pittsburgh Penguins had inquired about Hamilton's availability.
More recently, TSN's Bob Mckenzie said Calgary is definitely listening to offers, while qualifying that statement by adding that it's not the same as wanting to trade Hamilton.
Neither report, to be clear, suggested the Flames were shopping Hamilton, which was Treliving's point of contention.
Even if the Flames were taking calls, however, team president Brian Burke appeared to set the price impossibly high while appearing on TSN 1050 in Toronto.
Burkie being Burkie. Said only way Dougie Hamilton is available is if team offers 20 1st round picks. https://t.co/xy8CQTwjx3
— Andi Petrillo (@AndiPetrillo) November 30, 2016
Hamilton doesn't seem to be sweating it, either way.
"It's just noise ... it doesn't really matter. Just play." - Dougie Hamilton on his name being in trade rumours pic.twitter.com/Oq4OmqzEE4
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) November 30, 2016
In 25 games this season, Hamilton has recorded two goals and ten assists, while averaging 19:17 minutes per night.