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Originally Posted by dissentowner
I think that is pretty fair for en extended Hanifin and a #1 Vezina calibre goalie locked in for a little over $3M a year. Vanecek is a pure dump, he is a solid backup but he is never a guy that is going to win you a Cup. I could even forego the 1st in my mind to make it happen.
Holtz
Mercer
Casey
Vanecek
Markstrom (50% retained)
Hanifin (8 year extension)
That seems like pretty fair value.
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Calgary retains AND eats a salary? That's exactly why this deal won't go down. It will be one or the other. Plus, a team giving up three of their best prospects in a deal, two of which are already playing for the NHL club? Just doesn't seem remotely possible. When you bring in those big ticket contracts you need those producing entry level contracts to balance the salary structure.
I can see one of those young players and a 1st rounder for Markstrom with retention. That would be a fantastic return for a goaltender. Adding Hanifin? I don't see how that works for New Jersey from the salary structure. That's a lot of big salary numbers in 10 players. If the Flames deal with the Devils I think it's going to be for Markstrom and a minor player to fill a role. Flames will get the best return and shop their other assets elsewhere and get the best returns possible. Throwing them together in deals limits the return IMO. Would be a bad move trading the players that way.