I would sign Hanifin to a long term deal only if it's in the 4.5-5.25M. I'm looking at Josi, Larsson and Klefbom as cap comparables, adjusted slightly for the cap increase. Anything more and I would just bridge him and use the cap savings for in season trades and for cap flexibility.
I actually think the chances of Hanifin becoming a 6+M player in 2 years is pretty low, and I would not be willing to lock him up for 6M or more long term.
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