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ComixZone · 08-17-2022, 10:53 AM

The more I look at NYI...the more I think CGY/NYI deal surrounding Hanifin and Barzal may make some sense.

We know Lou is defence first. If they acquire Hanifin, their top-4 is Hanifin, Dobson, Pulock, and Pelech with Sorokin in net. That's probably the best positioned defence/goaltending in the league.

The trade would also allow them to gain $2.05M in cap-space this year - and then with signing Kadri, it locks them in to Kadri + Nelson as their top-six centres for probably a combined $13M 0 $13.5M, whereas Barzal's qualifying offer next summer is $10M.

Calgary also just acquired Weegar, and while having a ridiculous amount of depth on the blue line is important - if you can address a lack of centre depth and still maintain very good depth on the blue line? Well, you do it.

To NYI: Noah Hanifin, 2023 2nd round pick, 2024 3rd round pick
To CGY: Mathew Barzal

I don't think that's a crazy idea.

08-17-2022, 10:53 AM	#5562
ComixZone Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Exp:	The more I look at NYI...the more I think CGY/NYI deal surrounding Hanifin and Barzal may make some sense. We know Lou is defence first. If they acquire Hanifin, their top-4 is Hanifin, Dobson, Pulock, and Pelech with Sorokin in net. That's probably the best positioned defence/goaltending in the league. The trade would also allow them to gain $2.05M in cap-space this year - and then with signing Kadri, it locks them in to Kadri + Nelson as their top-six centres for probably a combined $13M 0 $13.5M, whereas Barzal's qualifying offer next summer is $10M. Calgary also just acquired Weegar, and while having a ridiculous amount of depth on the blue line is important - if you can address a lack of centre depth and still maintain very good depth on the blue line? Well, you do it. To NYI: Noah Hanifin, 2023 2nd round pick, 2024 3rd round pick To CGY: Mathew Barzal I don't think that's a crazy idea. Last edited by ComixZone; 08-17-2022 at 01:11 PM.