David Hale

I think I know why he was traded. The 'flu' which Hale had missed a game with at the trade deadline is actually his kidney ailment - he's been out as a result of it ever since the trade.

If, and I think Lou had to have, the organization knew they they knew that Hale would be missing considerable time with the ailment. If Hale had been on the cap, but unable to play, the Devils would have had no cap room to replace him for the remained for the season - not even to call up Greene. We'd have been stuck down yet another defenseman.

I think as soon as Lou realized that it was the kidney condition he was forced to make the trade, which is probably why we didn't get much for him and why Lou had to throw in the fifth to get the deal done.

No wonder, to come away with a third is better than I thought then.

Did the Flames know about his ailment? I assume, yes of course, seeing as they wouldnt approve trades without a medical checkup...

I think I know why he was traded. The 'flu' which Hale had missed a game with at the trade deadline is actually his kidney ailment - he's been out as a result of it ever since the trade.

If, and I think Lou had to have, the organization knew they they knew that Hale would be missing considerable time with the ailment. If Hale had been on the cap, but unable to play, the Devils would have had no cap room to replace him for the remained for the season - not even to call up Greene. We'd have been stuck down yet another defenseman.

I think as soon as Lou realized that it was the kidney condition he was forced to make the trade, which is probably why we didn't get much for him and why Lou had to throw in the fifth to get the deal done.
guess that explains it :)

Hale and a 5th rounder
VS
Greene and a 3rd rounder

That's the best move that Lou could of done at the deadline :yo:

Did the Flames know about his ailment? I assume, yes of course, seeing as they wouldnt approve trades without a medical checkup...

Of course they knew..He has to pass physicals before trades are approved..and the Flames knew what they were getting..A solid 24 year old defenseman with a slight history of health problems..Hale has had bouts with this before and has always come back fine..He'll be a solid contributor for the Flames down the road..