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Old 02-07-2024, 08:34 AM   #160
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Originally Posted by Jason14h View Post
Why can't the Flames sign a new Hanifin in 3 years using the cap space from not signing our Hanifin when our (hopefully) competitive window opens?

Now I know it isn't THAT easy, but its not just futures you get. It not having that contract so you can sign another UFA in the future , when your competitive window opens. In the next 4 years lots of good FA's will be avail. We have to be patient and then strike properly.

It's the flexibility to get other players AND assets trading Hanifin provides

I really hope they dont sign him, but understand why they would. I just think it is a mistake. Go all in and do this properly
Because Hanifin is not that common. You pray one of those high 1st rounders turns into a player like that. He’s been an NHL d since he was 18. You know exactly what you get from him every game and he is resilient to injuries.

With the cap going up, that 7.5 is a bargain for Noah’s prime years IMO.

Only trade him if he doesn’t want to be here.
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