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Calgary4LIfe · 06-13-2023, 04:05 PM

I think there is some serious undervaluing going on.

Lindholm @ 4.85 is an amazing contract. A #1 centre, and a Selke-level one at that. There aren't many better value deals out there. Imagine if the Flames retain 50% on top of that. What contender wouldn't be able to add him then? They would pay through the nose for Lindholm.

Hanifin at 4.95 - that's great value as well for a top-pairing minute-muncher. I wonder what he would be worth at 50% to a contender too.

I do think that Backlund and Lindolm are essentially a package deal - if Lindholm leaves, then Backlund will want to leave to as it basically signals that the Flames are not going to be contending for the cup. If the Flames re-sign Lindholm, Backlund at least finishes the year in Calgary because it signals that this team is trying to compete, and having centre depth - especially two-way centre depth that you can line-match more easily - is huge come playoff time. Having to face Edmonton or Colorado isn't as scary when your centres are all capable shut-down types with good offensive ability down to your 3rd line. The likelihood that McDavid or MacKinnon is out against a line that is terrible defensively will be almost impossible.

I would rather have Tanev traded than Hanifin right now. Tanev is older and is once again experiencing some injuries. I would rather the Flames re-sign Hanifin and trade Tanev. I love Tanev, but it just makes more sense right now IMO. Once again, the caveat being how much is everyone asking for on their new deals.

06-13-2023, 04:05 PM	#338
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I think there is some serious undervaluing going on. Lindholm @ 4.85 is an amazing contract. A #1 centre, and a Selke-level one at that. There aren't many better value deals out there. Imagine if the Flames retain 50% on top of that. What contender wouldn't be able to add him then? They would pay through the nose for Lindholm. Hanifin at 4.95 - that's great value as well for a top-pairing minute-muncher. I wonder what he would be worth at 50% to a contender too. I do think that Backlund and Lindolm are essentially a package deal - if Lindholm leaves, then Backlund will want to leave to as it basically signals that the Flames are not going to be contending for the cup. If the Flames re-sign Lindholm, Backlund at least finishes the year in Calgary because it signals that this team is trying to compete, and having centre depth - especially two-way centre depth that you can line-match more easily - is huge come playoff time. Having to face Edmonton or Colorado isn't as scary when your centres are all capable shut-down types with good offensive ability down to your 3rd line. The likelihood that McDavid or MacKinnon is out against a line that is terrible defensively will be almost impossible. I would rather have Tanev traded than Hanifin right now. Tanev is older and is once again experiencing some injuries. I would rather the Flames re-sign Hanifin and trade Tanev. I love Tanev, but it just makes more sense right now IMO. Once again, the caveat being how much is everyone asking for on their new deals.