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Originally Posted by Sandman
What have you heard? That he really likes it here?
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He has always said he likes it here. What I have been told is to expect a Hanifin extension shortly. I have also heard that while there has been plenty of tire kicking on Tanev there has been not a lot of interest in Hanifin, the market has not been there. The only consistent team that has been poking around on Noah is Arizona. A couple problems with that, first they don't want to part with any of their young players nor their 1st, it would be a package of multiple 2nd round picks. There wouldn't be any extension in place for Hanifin so he might end up a rental. Two, the Coyotes might be one of the 8 teams on his no trade list and with the team being uncertain what their future is, players don't want to commit there. The Flames are looking for a 1st and an A prospect or young player that can be an impact player going forward, preferably a centre but the market just isn't there, teams don't want to pay that for what they believe will be a rental player. After the Sergachev injury I believe Tampa would suddenly show interest but they don't have the assets we would want for Hanifin. Besides liking the player and believing he is a great long term fit that is the other reason Conroy is pushing hard to sign him, the market is very soft for Hanifin and I don't think he wants to have to take a low ball offer at the final minute just to get something. Hanifin likes Calgary and he likes his teammates, that was never an issue.