Hanifin to Sabres (e3) Hearing the Flames could move Hanifin to Buffalo "as soon as this weekend." So far I have been unable the return.

Expiring contract - return wouldn’t be a lot. Jokiharu and maybe a small piece

Expiring contract - return wouldn’t be a lot. Jokiharu and maybe a small piece
- turbo044

You're probably right so there is zero incentive for the Flames to make that deal as Jokiharu does nothing to improve the Flames. They will get much more than that for him as a rental at the deadline when his CAP hit will be a huge bargain for every contender looking to upgrade their D for a playoff run.

Thompson and Tuch will get it done

You're probably right so there is zero incentive for the Flames to make that deal as Jokiharu does nothing to improve the Flames. They will get much more than that for him as a rental at the deadline when his CAP hit will be a huge bargain for every contender looking to upgrade their D for a playoff run.
- DEDDIE

All true, plus Hanifan isn't a great fit in Buffalo. He's not taking PP time away from Dahlin or Power and, like those two, is left handed. Another non-well-thought-out guess with zero merit

All true, plus Hanifan isn't a great fit in Buffalo. He's not taking PP time away from Dahlin or Power and, like those two, is left handed. Another non-well-thought-out guess with zero merit
- turbo044

Hanafin has played both sides. But if that matters I would imagine Tanev would be a better target & also Markstrom, if he agreed to waive.

For this to make sense it would have to include an extention with the expectation that Hanifin will be the long-term 2RD. Return would include a roster salary on an expiring deal - Lyubushkin, Jokijarju, Bryson or Olofsson - plus at least one top prospect such as Savoie (don't fret Sabres fans, they have too many small, skilled forward prospects as it is). Likely another B level pick or prospect.

About freaking time. Zemgus Girgensons Please .

Expiring contract - return wouldn’t be a lot. Jokiharu and maybe a small piece
- turbo044

Dumbest comment. I’ve read in a long time. Tell me you know nothing about hockey without telling me you know nothing about hockey.

You're probably right so there is zero incentive for the Flames to make that deal as Jokiharu does nothing to improve the Flames. They will get much more than that for him as a rental at the deadline when his CAP hit will be a huge bargain for every contender looking to upgrade their D for a playoff run.
- DEDDIE

You're probably right so there is zero incentive for the Flames to make that deal as Jokiharu does nothing to improve the Flames. They will get much more than that for him as a rental at the deadline when his CAP hit will be a huge bargain for every contender looking to upgrade their D for a playoff run.
- DEDDIE

Teams would want a player like him all season if they could get him, he’s a stud D-man.

Just another Clickbait hockey 'Rumor'. Nothing will happen with this

This one makes no sense for Buffalo. Their weakness is at Goalie and they already signed 2 D-men in FA. They arent going to just keep stockpiling NHL D, they already have about a doze,

I think G Jacob Markstrom and possibly RHD Chris Tanev are the targets here. Tanev along with Eric Johnson and Connor Cliffton would really solidify our defense. As far as trade value I think UPL, Henri Jokiharju, Prospect and a 2nd should probably get the job done imo. Markstrom had a down year and is a salary cap dump but an upgrade for us lol.