Weekes: Hanifin to sign extension around 8 years, $7M AAV?

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Hanifin denies putting Flames in tough spot with trade deadline decision

Noah Hanifin wants to set the record straight on the parameters surrounding his departure from the Calgary Flames as he is unable to ignore the narrative he felt tainted his final weeks.

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I bet he doesn’t re-sign.

Yeah, have to think he's Tampa bound once this season is done or the extension would've already been completed.

 

[sxvnert]

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If they sign Hanifin for 7.000, they'd have $8,914,183 left to sign 3 forwards. One of them likley includes a top-6 winger.

Realsitically, they can sign a UFA winger for up to ~5.000 and still fill out the roster without much issue.

Given the knights history the older players (Martinez and march) will be told to take a hike. Otherwise their model doesn't work.

 

[Super Cake]

This is the one trade that i really don't think the Knights should have made. I mean i don't think they should have made the Hertl trade either, but at least he has a contract past this season.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

This is the one trade that i really don't think the Knights should have made. I mean i don't think they should have made the Hertl trade either, but at least he has a contract past this season.

Vegas has the cojones to think that they can convince Hanifin to change his mind about the Florida teams and sign with them instead. It's a calculated risk in order to extend their window.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

He’s one of the best defencemen in the league. Shocker other teams didn’t pay more, even if he’s only a rental. Maybe it wasn’t the knights year but the price is still shockingly low for what kind of player he is.

 

[Super Cake]

He’s one of the best defencemen in the league. Shocker other teams didn’t pay more, even if he’s only a rental. Maybe it wasn’t the knights year but the price is still shockingly low for what kind of player he is.

That is what happens when you have a ntc and there were rumors that he is Tampa bound in the offseason.

 

[Johnnybegood13]

The Flames offered him an 8 years x 8.5 million deal though.

Link? I know for a fact he turned down 8x7.5 but my source says that was the final offer except a little tweaking on the signing bonus money a week before the deadline, but $60m was the most the flames were willing to go.

Personally I think Calgary dodged a cannon ball here, I like Hanifin but he's a 3-4 Dman who seemingly forgets how to play actual defense for weeks on end and isn't very good on the PP, long term I didn't like anything over $6m.

And so far Miromanov looks like found money, plus with the a 1st and likely 2nd round pick this could be and epic steal.

 

[CellyHard]

I'm hoping someone can clarify for me. How/why would the Lightning sign Hanifin this offseason when they have Hedman and Sergachev on the left side and just about 11m in cap space with Stamkos as a UFA?

I feel like they already have such a great core established there, I don't see how its possible to bring in another 7-8 million dollar player without letting their captain go

Maybe I'm wrong but I feel like they would be better of "reshuffling" the deck chairs as some would say and get a few more 2-3 million dollar depth pieces to round out their roster

 

[BB88]

I'm hoping someone can clarify for me. How/why would the Lightning sign Hanifin this offseason when they have Hedman and Sergachev on the left side and just about 11m in cap space with Stamkos as a UFA?

I feel like they already have such a great core established there, I don't see how its possible to bring in another 7-8 million dollar player without letting their captain go

Maybe I'm wrong but I feel like they would be better of "reshuffling" the deck chairs as some would say and get a few more 2-3 million dollar depth pieces to round out their roster

Hedman is going to be 34y next season with 1 year left so I guess thinking Hanifin- Serg is the next duo they’ll build around.
+ Stamkos could very well walk

For Hanifin Florida would make 10x more sense

 

[wintersej]

Hanifin McAvoy
Lindholm Carlo
Lorhei Peeke


Put it in my veins. Come on, Noah.

 

[CellyHard]

I cant see Stamkos in another jersey but I guess anything is possible. Hedman is still really damn good at 34.

Florida is another one...yes they have the cap space but they also have Reinhart and Montour to resign. They could easily let one of them walk but they have a lot of spots they need to fill. You also have OEL who looks really good there, why not just resign him for probably half the cost?

I guess both Florida fits are possible but they just seem forced to me. Both teams will have to lose a good players as a result, which basically becomes a net-neutral thing in my opinion

 

[Legion34]

Tampa and Florida seem like weird fits cap wise
If he really wants to be on the east coast

Jersey
Boston
Toronto

Are the only ones who can really fit him. All pretty high taxes and colder though. It would be surprising if he didn’t go to Boston

 

[CellyHard]

Hanifin McAvoy
Lindholm Carlo
Lorhei Peeke


Put is in my veins. Come on, Noah.

He makes much more sense to Boston than the Florida teams...

If he goes to the Lightning tho, I would happily sign Stamkos as a result

 

[CellyHard]

Tampa and Florida seem like weird fits cap wise
If he really wants to be on the east coast

Jersey
Boston
Toronto

Are the only ones who can really fit him. All pretty high taxes and colder though. It would be surprising if he didn’t go to Boston

Ya Jersey would actually be a really good fit.

If Toronto was smart, they'd trade one of their core four and make a pitch for Hanifin but again, it's just not something I can see happening

 

[Maple Leaf]

Sin city or cheat city?

 

[dugg133]

I'm hoping someone can clarify for me. How/why would the Lightning sign Hanifin this offseason when they have Hedman and Sergachev on the left side and just about 11m in cap space with Stamkos as a UFA?

I feel like they already have such a great core established there, I don't see how its possible to bring in another 7-8 million dollar player without letting their captain go

Maybe I'm wrong but I feel like they would be better of "reshuffling" the deck chairs as some would say and get a few more 2-3 million dollar depth pieces to round out their roster

Sergachev's full NMC doesn't kick in until July 1, and Hedman is entering the last year of his deal with a 10 team trade list. If JBB was feeling really cold blooded he could try to get out of one of those two and sign Hanifin. Beyond that I really don't see the fit, even if they do move on from Stamkos there's just not enough cap to go around to spend big on another LD.

 

[BB88]

I cant see Stamkos in another jersey but I guess anything is possible. Hedman is still really damn good at 34.

Florida is another one...yes they have the cap space but they also have Reinhart and Montour to resign. They could easily let one of them walk but they have a lot of spots they need to fill. You also have OEL who looks really good there, why not just resign him for probably half the cost?

I guess both Florida fits are possible but they just seem forced to me. Both teams will have to lose a good players as a result, which basically becomes a net-neutral thing in my opinion

But Hedman is 34y with 1 year left

 

[bleedgreen]

He’s going to Boston or the closest team to Boston that can afford him.

 

[Rschmitz]

Lightning could trade Sergachev or someone else and sign him if need be

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

He still signs in Tampa this summer. Hanifin said in a recent interview with Sportsnet that he and his fiance want to be on the East coast.

 

[GreatSaveEssensa]

Have fun with that contract on the back end.

Thats what LTIR is for silly.

 

[Master P]

 

[CellyHard]

Lightning could trade Sergachev or someone else and sign him if need be

Why though? I don't get how the lightning would be a better team by doing this? A healthy Sergachev is just as good if not better than Hanifin

Whereas with Boston, they have over 20 million in cap space (probably more when Ullmark is moved) an actual need for a top four LHD and its his hometown.

I don't see the fit

 

[DFF]

He’s one of the best defencemen in the league. Shocker other teams didn’t pay more, even if he’s only a rental. Maybe it wasn’t the knights year but the price is still shockingly low for what kind of player he is.

Lol he is no where close to the top. Choked every time they needed him.

He is solid 2nd pair dman. That’s it. Don’t expect more offense or defense.
It would be a mistake to pay him like a top dman

 

[Rschmitz]

Why though? I don't get how the lightning would be a better team by doing this? A healthy Sergachev is just as good if not better than Hanifin

Whereas with Boston, they have over 20 million in cap space (probably more when Ullmark is moved) an actual need for a top four LHD and its his hometown.

I don't see the fit

He's not a great fit here, but where there is smoke there is fire.

Would totally depend on how much Hanifin would want to sign for. Truth is Sergachev's primary attribute that he brings to the table is his offense, but Hedman is still the preferred D on the PP and will continue to be for some time.

We have had no problem scoring goals, we need defensemen that can help us keep the puck out of the net. I'm also not saying we have to trade Sergachev, but that is an option. We could also lowball Stamkos or cut bait on some other player.