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Originally Posted by Tbull8
Idk if it makes sense to me personally but could you see Hanifin and dube for Nylander? Seems like the flames have been linked to him since the draft
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I could see the flames coveting a player like nylander but Hanifin + Dube seems like a lot. If anything, I think the Leafs would have to add to a nylander for Hanifin trade. Hanifin is a top pairing defenseman with a very cap friendly deal. Nylander is a right-winger who is very polarizing amongst media and fans. His cap hit is also higher.
Leafs are getting the player who plays the more important position and are getting cap savings. I think a trade around Hanifin and nylander would have to look more like this:
To leafs: Hanifin
To Flames: Nylander (20% retained) + Holl + 2nd round pick