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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
First of all, I am not a Hanifin-hater, but let's put some of these numbers in perspective.
He is 42nd in points, over the time he has been in Calgary. That sounds great, but that is over 400 games, and there are only 83 defensemen who have played at least 350 games in that time, so he is middle of the pack from that group. Morgan Reilly ($7.5M) has 100 more points than Hanifin over that time. Mark Giordano has more points over that time. Darnell Nurse has more points.
Hronek in Van has more points over that time - would you want to pay him $7.5M?
Hanifin's production is fine. Good, even. But is it at a level where we feel we NEED to sign him? Is it $1.5M-less-than-Makar good?
I just don't feel the need right now - take the assets.
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Some of his metrics suggest he's good at transitioning and sustaining offensive pressure, but doesn't finish it himself.
He's 37th for defensemen in the last two years for actual goals when he's on the ice.
He's 26th for defensemen in the last two years for expected goals / ice time.
I think he's a much better player than his counting stats suggest.