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Originally Posted by Imported_Aussie
The other thing to consider with this trade is whether holding both defenceman was impacting the market. They are different types of players for sure but now the focus can be solely on getting a deal for Hanafin, and with Tanev gone, does that increase urgency of offers?
Seems like with Grushnikov they went for a type of player we don't have a lot of in the system. Maybe he ends up a solid pro, but for all our speculation it's doubtful Stankoven or Bourque were ever on the table
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Stankoven was never on the table, he's a large part of Dallas' future going forward.
Calgary would jump at Stankoven for Hanifin straight across.
If Bourque was ever on the table, he'd be a Flames now. Bourque for Tanev straight up would have been a great return, and Bourque would now be flying to Calgary to play on Saturday.
Prospects of that ilk are seldom available in these type of deadline deals.
They are just too important in a cap world for teams to replace more expensive players. It's why draft picks and lesser prospects are what usually get moved.