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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
It only makes sense for the Flames to acquire OEL if Giordano is moving out. That way you can have OEL/Hanifin/Valimaki. If Valimaki plays good enough to be a top 4 defender, then it would make sense to make Hanifin expendable.
It makes more sense to roll with Hanifin still. However, OEL does have top pairing experience. If we truly are going for OEL then I think it means management doesn't believe Hanifin has what it takes to be Cagary's top pairing LD.
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I agree that Gio is the asset that has to go if you are bringing in a highly paid defender. He's only got two more seasons left and is no longer a piece to build around.