We haven’t talked a ton about Hanifin this year but he sure has been solid for the Flamea. Absolute amazing contract and hopefully will hit 40pts this year.
Deservedly so this trade went from being called “the Hamilton trade” by the talking heads and would now be referred to as “the Lindholm trade”. Lindy has been so amazing in all aspects this year.
I really think this trade has changed the ceiling and window for this team. Hamilton looked like the first mega-contract the Flames would have to deal with ($8M+) and the team was not where I think Treliving or many fans hoped they would be at that time. This deal secured the Flames younger players who have absolutely blossomed in Calgary. They now have 2 core pieces picked in for under $5M per for 5 more years after this season. Lindholm is absolutely playing like an $8M player right now (all situations, over ppg) Hanifin is definitely warning his money and could have a huge breakout year very soon.
This was a franchise altering deal and thanks to the Hurricanes (Lindholm, Hanifin, Peters) the Flames certainly appear to be this years version of the Winnipeg Jets which was a talented team that is stepping from rebuilder to contender.
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