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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Do we know the extension will be an overpayment yet?

People need to realize the fact that Conroy could be ok with either a trade or an extension on a player, espcially Hanifin, is not a lack of direction, it's part of the fluidity of asset management. To simplify this, if Hanifin had no say in the matter, for Conroy, there's likely a trade package value that makes him think trade is the best move for the team. Lacking that availability, there's also a extension number he prefers as the outcome for the team.

On Hanifin, that sliding scale of extension number vs. trade package likely skews heavier to being comfortable with a slight over payment on the contract, vs. collecting a low ball offer via trade. On an older players like Tanev and Lindholm, the scale likely tiltled much heavier to willingness to take less on trade vs. overpaying on extension. In fact I'd wager for both, any sort of overpayment on extension was / is off the table for Conroy on Lindholm & Tanev, but probably not on Hanifin.

The reported offer might be a tad over market value for a guy who's an all around dman like Hanifin. There's always the Calgary penalty to apply though. It certainly won't look like a bargain price/hometown discount.