Dougie Hamilton or Mackenzie Weegar?

Who's better?

  • Hamilton

    Votes: 15 36.6%
  • Weegar

    Votes: 25 61.0%
  • Tied

    Votes: 1 2.4%
  • Can't decide

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    41

Felidae

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Sep 30, 2016
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Not really fair to Hamilton if you're comparing right now as he missed 62 games last season to injury.

But just 2 seasons ago Hamilton peaked higher than Weegar has ever had (74 points), and has been better throughout their careers. It's reflected in their Norris voting record, as well as nearly 7 straight 40 point campaigns, a few of those who missed over 25+ games.

Weegar has eclipsed the 40 point mark twice and peaked at 52 points.
 

JaegerDice

The mark of my dignity shall scar thy DNA
Dec 26, 2014
25,542
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If healthy, it's Hamilton.

Higher peak and longer track record.

But I like Weegar too.
 

1specter

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Sep 27, 2016
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If we're factoring in contracts I'd rather have Weegar at this point, but Hamilton is the better player overall provided that he is not cooked from the recent injuries. It's early in the season and he missed a lot of games so I think it's fair to give him some time.
 
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Coffee

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Nov 12, 2021
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If we're factoring in contracts I'd rather have Weegar at this point, but Hamilton is the better player overall provided that he is not cooked from the recent injuries. It's early in the season and he missed a lot of games so I think it's fair to give him some time.
Picked Weegar but never got to see much of Hamilton since he left the Bruins to be honest

What kind of defender is Hamilton ? Game strengths and stuff

Thank you
 

ESH

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Jun 19, 2011
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Picked Weegar but never got to see much of Hamilton since he left the Bruins to be honest

What kind of defender is Hamilton ? Game strengths and stuff

Thank you
Lots of people will tell you he’s not good defensively, but I think he gets an unfair reputation.

He’s been relied on to play top pairing minutes against top competition for the Flames, Hurricanes, and Devils and has been really good for all 3 of those teams.

He’s one of those big guys that isn’t all that aggressive physically, but he’s not soft and he can throw some big hits. He’s got a long reach and so it’s not easy to get by him, but he does have brain lapses sometimes.
 

Fixed to Ruin

Come wit it now!
Feb 28, 2007
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I think Weegar is underrated considering he's a top pairing defenseman who plays huge minutes and scores 20 goals. However, Hamilton has been pretty damn good himself for a long time.

I voted Weegar but it's really close.
 

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