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with so much at stake, the all-star break offered hanifin the perfect chance to gather with family in boston to help him try figuring out if the grass is greener elsewhere.

“it’s a huge decision, and my family plays a huge part in that,” said the 27-year-old defenceman in a one-on-one chat.

“my fiancée, my parents, my brother and sisters were all home, so i was able to discuss with them the whole situation because obviously it’s going to be coming to a head sooner rather than later.”
indeed, it has to.

“it’s definitely on my mind - i’d be lying if i said it wasn’t,” he said.

“but i’m just trying to control what i can, and that’s just playing hockey and trying to perform and help the team get wins.

“sometimes these contract years can be a lot to process, but hockey has almost been a good escape for me, just getting on the ice and playing games and hanging with the guys.”