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Classic_Sniper · 01-31-2021, 02:13 PM

I’ve actually been pleasantly surprised with Hanifin’s game this year. His defensive game has grown and his decision making has been better. Obviously a small sample size, but at the very least, boneheaded stuff has been less pronounced. I’m still not 100% sold on his offensive game or his cap hit, but I would like the team to start utilizing him more on special teams, especially on the PK. Valimaki is made of glass and the shots he’s been taking scare me a bit.

But I don’t think we can talk about Hanifin’s growth this season without mentioning Chris Tanev impact though. I think some here may remember I was a big fan of the signing, but wow has he been even better than advertised. I remember thinking that there was some slight overpayment, but if he can continue this even strength excellence, then heck, he’s a bargain.

01-31-2021, 02:13 PM	#48
Classic_Sniper #1 Goaltender Join Date: Jul 2008 Exp:	I’ve actually been pleasantly surprised with Hanifin’s game this year. His defensive game has grown and his decision making has been better. Obviously a small sample size, but at the very least, boneheaded stuff has been less pronounced. I’m still not 100% sold on his offensive game or his cap hit, but I would like the team to start utilizing him more on special teams, especially on the PK. Valimaki is made of glass and the shots he’s been taking scare me a bit. But I don’t think we can talk about Hanifin’s growth this season without mentioning Chris Tanev impact though. I think some here may remember I was a big fan of the signing, but wow has he been even better than advertised. I remember thinking that there was some slight overpayment, but if he can continue this even strength excellence, then heck, he’s a bargain.