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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Hamilton is outscoring Hanifin by a whopping 2 points despite 32 more shots on goal (122 shot attempts total) and starting 60% of his shifts in the Ozone.
Both players continue to be right in the 20 minutes/night range. Hanifin starts 55.5% of his shifts in the defensive zone.
19 blocks 19 hits for Hanifin vs 14/21 for Dougie.
I continue to be amazed that this trade is essentially a wash production wise, with Calgary getting the player that's three years younger and under contract for six years instead of two.
It's still early. I like Hanifin.
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Me too.
Looking at how Hanifin played in Carolina, he is no doubt capable of more offensive input, but also focuses on defense first which is fine. One thing I noticed from looking at his Carolina highlights a lot (and I know to take highlights with a grain of salt), is that even though he wasn't always credited with assists, he was often the guy that started the transitions that lead to scoring chances in clutch situations. There are no "third assists" obviously, but often the plays started with him.
He's a very smart and unselfish player.