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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
I don’t think you’re getting my point. If you trade one LD, then you’re down one. But if you’re getting one back, then it’s a wash. The Flames have 4 legit defensemen they’ll have to expose by the end of the season, if the Flames keep Hanifin, then they’ll likely lose him for nothing in the expansion draft in July.
Is that scenario better than to lose him for this season, but pick up one or two expansion protected blue chip prospects who you can keep for years/decades? I’m not saying the Flames should definitely go this route. But it’s certainly something Treliving has to explore for asset management purposes.
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Your premise is that Hanifin won't be protected. I think that is false.
1) Andersson
2) Hanifin
3) Giordano
If Kylington somehow turns into a stud, he could replace Gio, but there is almost 0% chance of that happening.
Tanev gets exposed because Tanev will be 31 years old, and has a market-price contract. If you lose him, you go pay another, similar free agent the same money.
You don't let a 24 year old defenseman with Hanifin's potential go.