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Originally Posted by Ashasx
Because he's behind Barkov and Bennett and by all accounts they are interested in Hanifin, who is a great top 4 defenceman with outstanding underlying stats?
Is it too much to ask that other teams have to give to get the Flames' best players?
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Yes. They have more Cs than they need and not enough D. Calgary is strong on D and, with Backlund and/or Lindholm gone, in need of a C. It's a strength for strength trade. Also Florida thinks they are knocking on the door, with good reason and a veteran is what they need over a developing guy.