Agents are party to most trade negotiations these days - and certainly any that might involve an extension. They have no loyalty to any particular team and have an interest in channeling info to the media. Sometimes they even take the lead in negotiating trades.
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The Penguins are on a short list of teams to which Hanifin would approve a trade, said a source close to the player, who was granted anonymity so they could speak freely…
Hanifin would be willing to sign an extension with the Penguins if acquired, the source close to the player told The Athletic.
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That sure sounds like an agent to me.