The Flames organization made one of its most significant trades in the last decade when they acquired Dougie Hamilton at the draft this weekend. The 22-year old defender is already one of the best defenders in the game and figures to help anchor Calgary's blueline with TJ Brodie as the club emerges from rebuilder into contender.
I began digging around in Hamilton's background and numbers. Here's a few things worth knowing about the newest Flame.
1.) Hamilton was drafted by the Boston Bruins, but the pick was originally the Toronto Maple Leafs'. Brian Burke dealt two first rounders to the Boston in a package for Phil Kessel.