We will likely never know what the other offers were, but I do think this return is in line with other deadline deals for rentals. If anything it is a better than most. We can be upset about the return, but it does seem in line with market value.
A known first rounder is essentially what most rentals go for. Teams know they will be late. This first has the potential to be better. I have no doubt that Vegas will still be decent a couple years from now. They could be a couple injuries away from missing the playoffs all together.
If Vegas can not sign Hanifin to a long term deal this deal quickly shifts to a big win for the Flames.
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