I can see them bridging Hanifin for 2 or 3 years.
It has to be either that or the max 7 IMO.
3 year bridge, then depending how those 3 years go an 8 year extension. He's a flame until he's 32 barring trade and then is a UFA for the first time in his career.
Or..
7 year extension at around $5 million per. The he's a UFA at 28 and can cash in on one more big contract, either with the Flames or on the open market.
My preference is the 2nd option, because then he is likely cost controlled through his prime years.
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