The offensive numbers might not be there yet, but several posters have commented on how Hanifin has appeared to take another step. Darren Haynes adds this:
https://twitter.com/user/status/1355894591375851521
Still early but it’s nice to see how well he and Tanev have started the season as new D-partners. You never know how that will play out — I remember Brodie/Hamonic coming in and struggling all year. Both guys deserve a lot of credit.