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Originally Posted by cannon7
Hanifin will be hard to replace, no doubt. But not impossible. Maybe Kylington bounces back and fills that smooth skating #3/#4 role? Maybe Poirier takes his spot on the PP and one of Soloviev/Kuznetsov take over his defensive duties? Lots of things can happen when you open doors.
I'm sure we all had similar thoughts about Brodie, but with time we have a lot more perspective and I think few would pay him what the Leafs did if the Flames had a do-over.
Retain Hanifin long term for what purpose? So he can continue to do a competent job as our #3/#4? While remaining a middling team overall?
I just don't see the point. You lock up that cap space and roster spot for top talent, not second pairing guys who skate well.
And when that player's value is at its highest point, it just makes it all the more apparent that this is the time to cash in.
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I think you need some stability and quality vets in each position. Keep Hanifin and trade Andersson or Weegar.