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Originally Posted by AndyM
After seeing what this blueline was like in the playoffs without Tanev, I’m leery to subtract from it. I would rather go the UFA route for a forward versus moving out pieces of what is currently an impressive D corps.
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Agreed.
I think if Kylington takes another step this season and looks like a legit #4 defenseman, then maybe you consider moving Hanifin next offseason. There's no need to move him now. I can't see Sutter being okay with subtracting from a important position like D, especially after the Edmonton series. I think the Flames are still lurking around Kadri and will try and sign him without having to lose any of their top six D.
I really love how our top six looks right now, with Mackey and a re-signed Stone as the probable #7/8.
Valimaki might be the odd man out, his cap hit is a little high for a reserve D - might be the only D I would consider moving right now.