If the Flames resign Hanifin, the Canucks is a spot where you dangle Andersson since they are in a bit of a pinch on defense after this season. Build a deal around Andersson and Lindholm
To VAN
Lindholm (50% retained)
Andersson
To CGY
Lekkerimäki
Wallinder
Kuzmenko
2024 1st
Vancouver considers this for a couple reasons. I think Lindholm would sign given the talent there. It also helps the Canucks convince Petterson they are committed to winning now to get him signed. Andersson gives them a rock solid 1B/2A pair defenseman that is going to contribute in their window before Wallinder will be able.
These are the type of situations where Calgary should look at weaponizing Anderssons value due to his contract.
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