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Originally Posted by Macho0978
Someone will have to go but if Hanifin does not resign next summer then we can trade him then. If he does I would start looking at any of the following:
Toffoli
Backlund
Dube
Mangiapane
Coleman.
IMO Dube vs Toffoli will be the decision. If Dube plays the same as always then they might move him and give AHL players a chance. IMO this isn't a huge loss.
The problem with dumping Toffoli is he is part of the savings to resign Hanifin and Lindholm.
I'm ok to trade Hanifin if we get a top end forward, other wise we might as well keep him for 1 more year
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I almost wonder if Hanifin could make sense as a futures deal. Good prospect + 1st + 2nd. It immediately gives us cap-space this summer to go sign a good forward (or two) to 1-year deals (Stastny, Kessel, Milano), while replenishing some ammo spent on moving Monahan. It gives Kylington, Valimaki, Mackey, Meloche an opportunity to flourish during the regular season and if needed we can then spend something to add another defenceman at the deadline if needed.
To NJD: Noah Hanifin
To CGY: Shakir Mukhamadullin, 2024 1st, 2023 2nd.
Sets up NJD on the LHD with Hanifin and Hughes going forward. Gives the Flames a 1st, a 2nd, and a good RHD prospect (something we lack).
I imagine like you mentioned, this is a "next year problem" but if they believe in Valimaki/Mackey/Meloche can develop and make an impact this season? Who knows.