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Originally Posted by GullFoss
I think once Hanifin realized the flames aren't making the playoffs for the next 7 years, the writing was on the wall. He's just hitting his prime and was offered:
Similar money
Warmer climate
More competitive team
US player playing in US
Kind of a no brainer. As long as Huby is here earning $10.5m for replacement quality play, this team is pure suxor. And is only going to get worse as Conroy has entered full tank mode.
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The Flames not being able to attract UFAs is a good thing. Hopefully they take the opportunity to sign the young guys to as much term as possible. Hopefully set the team up with a bunch of value contracts at the end of the decade when they may be competitive again.