If Hanifin did sign the Flames would have a formidable top 4 next year assuming Kylington is back for good and progresses. This with a strong goaltending tandem and reworked forward group could have the team pushing for playoffs right away which appears to be the direction.
In my opinion the 7.5x8 deal won’t get it done anymore and his agent will push for 8 or more if he is willing to stay. I think the writing is on the wall and a parting of ways is where this is heading. Hanifin has done a great job keeping/raising his value that he should get the Flames a solid return similar to Lindholm
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