I recall when the Tkachuk thing happened and people were talking about American players not wanting to live in Canada, someone in the media (I can't recall who exactly) used Hanifin as a counter point saying that he loves playing in Calgary and is really happy there.
The debacle of last season may have changed that, but if he is still on the fence and there is a chance to re-sign him long term at market value, I think that would be preferable. I have to wonder where the cap space is going to come from though, especially if Lindholm gets extended.
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