Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post - [Rumour] Flames Not Yet Done

Vinny01 · 08-19-2022, 06:35 PM

I think Hanifin has taken massive steps in the last 2 seasons that have him in the top pair discussion. Playing with Tanev helped set him up and then he proved it even further playing with Rasmus last year. He finally broke out and had a monster year offensively with double digit goals and just shy of 50pts. I do think he might price himself out of an extension but that is a problem for next summer.

Now that the team has landed Kadri I am more inclined to run it with the same group as last year while subbing out Gudbransen for the vastly better Weegar.

I am very interested to see if the Flames can make a deal around Valimaki for a similar type winger. I know the thought is the Oilers wouldn’t move Puljujarvi but it helps them shed some cap and by all accounts both sides still seek a divorce. I am interested to see if Sutter can unlock something there by giving him a defined role to build his confidence.

I am not overly familiar with similar young players who showed some real promise but completely stalled like Vali?

08-19-2022, 06:35 PM	#236
Vinny01 Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CGY Exp:	I think Hanifin has taken massive steps in the last 2 seasons that have him in the top pair discussion. Playing with Tanev helped set him up and then he proved it even further playing with Rasmus last year. He finally broke out and had a monster year offensively with double digit goals and just shy of 50pts. I do think he might price himself out of an extension but that is a problem for next summer. Now that the team has landed Kadri I am more inclined to run it with the same group as last year while subbing out Gudbransen for the vastly better Weegar. I am very interested to see if the Flames can make a deal around Valimaki for a similar type winger. I know the thought is the Oilers wouldn’t move Puljujarvi but it helps them shed some cap and by all accounts both sides still seek a divorce. I am interested to see if Sutter can unlock something there by giving him a defined role to build his confidence. I am not overly familiar with similar young players who showed some real promise but completely stalled like Vali?