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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Defensemen like Brodie age like fine wine. In four years I expect Brodie to still be effective, and I'm not sure Hanifin will be any better than he already is. In fact I expect Valimaki to overtake Hanifin within that time.
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Brodie was 24 before be played his first full season in the NHL. Hanifin is 24 now. Saying that Hanifin won't develop any further is just silly.
Brodie gets a lot of love, for good reason. But I won't forget that he is the old guard in a flock of players who could never get anything done in the playoffs.
Brodie is a fine player, and I am glad he is doing well, but he is not the guy who is going to move the Flames from being a first round out to a contender.