If the question was "which defenseman would you choose for the rest of the year", I would choose Weegs- he's a better transitional player, tougher, more physical, and a whiz at breaking up entries. If Hanifin was gone, we would see the offensive side of Weegar's game, as he's not really being counted on for that right now. The last few years, he was considered by some to be one of the top D in the league.
If it's a question of which guy going forward, it becomes a little more difficult. Given the age difference, I think I would go for Hanifin. Hanifin still has more to give, and by the time he's in his prime, Weegs might be in decline.
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