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Originally Posted by bubbsy
I would like to see the flames look to re-sign Brodie.
Giordano, Andersson, Valimaki, Kylington
Possible re-signing: Brodie, Forbert, Gustaffson
I just don't think Hanafin is that great, nor do I see him trending to a top 3 dman. Outside of being a decent skater, he's basically a pretty average defender, and sub-average offence providing dman.
Hence, I think his brand/draft pedigree might be more valuable in a trade than his on ice role with the flames.
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Trading Hanifin would be a mistake. He's only 23. Most defencemen, even the ones who make the NHL right out of the gate, take time to come into their prime. You've got the exceptions being the truly elite guys, but it's far too early to give up on Hanifin.
You look at guys like Chara, Burns, Gio, etc. Lots of guys playing today and throughout history that took time. I think Hanifin has a lot of ways his game can improve, but he's so young. It'd be foolish to move on from him now.