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Originally Posted by Sofa GM
Thanks for that, much appreciated. Was wondering is there was a space where the Flames get Girard, perhaps at a discount since the Avs may want the space, and then package up Hanifin and perhaps a draft pick to get some more elite forward help. Girard is locked up for 4 more seasons at $5MM while Hanifin has 2 years remaining at $4.95MM. Obviously think Girard is a downgrade to Hanifin, but could get us a useful top winger or centerman.
I am in no way down on Hanifin, just wondering about getting a good return on some of our assets and defense is a position of strength.
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Yea I don’t necessarily disagree with you. I think we have the option to use our defensive depth to fill the void up front.
For me:
Andersson - is our rock, our cornerstone guy who is signed long-term and can be part of the foundation on the backend.
Tanev - our best dman last year, we really struggled against Edmonton because he was out/not healthy enough to be effective.
Kylington - big fan of his potential still as I think he has more offence to give and his defensive game has come a long way but still needs some refinement.
Weegar - shiney new toy who is an analytics darling and seemingly one of the best dmen in the league.
Zadorov - just re-signed him and he loves it here, not really in the cards to trade a guy who comes back under those circumstances.
Given Hanifin is a UFA in a couple years he might be the most suitable to ship off.