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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
I want to see him traded not because I want to run him out of town, but because he's been (almost) on record as saying he wants to play elsewhere in the US. Convincing him to stay means likely overpaying significantly to change his mind. I'm fine with him staying if the deal is fair, but it will always be on the back of my mind that staying here wasn't his first choice and it's 100% a financial incentive that made him stay. That's his right to do so, but I'd prefer players who want to stay because they genuinely WANT to be here.
I also agree that he is highly underappreciated. He will be missed and he is just entering his prime. A prime that IMO will last pretty much the entire duration of his next contract. Whomever gets him is going to get a stud with another tier to reach. Hard to give up on that, but IMO the Flames need to be dragged into a rebuild kicking and screaming. Getting a haul for Hanifin is a massive step in that direction.
I'm at peace with whatever he chooses. He stays, he goes, I'll be fine either way. Strange feeling that way, because usually I pick a side and stick with it. Hanifin has value either way. It will be interesting to see what happens.
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Is this true or is it speculation by media because of his passport and recent history with American born players?
I mean I have no doubt that if he had his druthers he would be a Bruin getting paid generational wealth on his next deal. Im guessing a vast majority of players want to play for their home town teams. That is not likely however, between the current make up of the Bruins defense as well as their cap issues.
Again though, if he wont sign whatever it is the Flames are offering, then they absolutely have to deal him. Full stop.
Im just predicting that the team will spend the next several years trying to find a guy just like him and if they go external to do so, its going to cost a haul just like the one people want too see come back for him now.
Id much prefer that he re-signs over dealing him, but it really is in his hands.