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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Hanifin is 26. Backlund’s short term deal ends when he’s 36. The longest contract Hanifin could sign takes him to 36. Would an 8 year deal be better if he was 24? Sure. But find another Dman as good who will be in his prime when all these 22 year old kids are in theirs.
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Key question, if the Flames are going to retool, and won't be making the playoffs for the next few seasons.
Why would Hanifin or the Flames want that type of contract?
Flames are at best a bubble team, signing Hanifin won't change that at all.