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Old 07-18-2018, 03:25 PM   #2167
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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan View Post
Hanifin is a slow burner, he has yet deserved a high pay raise. What has he done to warrant a long term 7 year deal?
It’s called managing risk. If you believe in his upside then it’s a risk to sign him short term because the deal after that may cost you a lot more than just signing him long term now. What has he done? He’s played competently in the NHL since being drafted and has improved. Given his age and skill he’s likely to continue to improve over the next few years. Unfortunately if you don’t pay for potential at times you’ll screw yourself over with these bridge deals.
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