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Originally Posted by Vinny01
I understand the term.
6 years at 4.95M is a steal compared to 8x8. Chabot had a much more prolific season on a garbage fire team than Hanifin has had on a bubble team then top contender.
I am not saying it is a bad deal for the Sens I just think the Flames really got a steal considering both players do have similar upside.
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Hanifin's is surely a great deal, I doubt anyone argues about that.
But since Hanifin's deal was just 6 years, the Flames did not pay the huge premium required to cover those next 2 years. It's not just the fact it covers 2 additional UFA years, it's the fact that it places Hanifin in a great position when his contract is up. Much like Johnny. So, the number look much better than they really are. I would certainly had preferred that Johnny sign an 8x8 contract than the one he did, or even more.
But Chabot has quite a bit more offensive upside than Hanifin.
And I love Hanifin. I was one of the few people who loved the Hamilton trade immediately when it went down.