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Originally Posted by Gaudreau is a Ninja
I’m probably in the minority here, but I hope Hanifin doesn’t want to sign here. He’s a good defenseman but being a sellers market right now, I think it’s important not to lock up older players to long contracts. Would I be angry if he signed? No but I really want this team to add more picks and prospects. Anderson, Weegar and Kylington provide three veteran dmen. I worry in 3-4 years Hanifin will decline and will have a big salary. I also wonder if his heart is really wanting to stay in Calgary or that he knows Calgary is offering a big contract now and that he can sign it and be traded to an American team in a year or two.
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This is the best take; while signing a 27-year 2/3 defenceman is not a bad idea, I am intrigued by what the Flames can get in this market. It could set us up for the long term.