[Speculation] Flames, Noah Hanifin Making Progress On Extension

[RWJC]

Flames, Noah Hanifin Making Progress On Extension

 

October 21st, 2023 at 8:32pm CST • By Josh Erickson

 

Speaking during the Saturday Headlines segment during Sportsnet’s Hockey Night in Canada coverage, Elliotte Friedman reports things are trending in a positive direction between the Flames and defenseman Noah Hanifin, and an extension for the pending UFA defenseman is a realistic outcome.

 

This is a continuation of a lengthy positive swing in relations between the Flames’ front office and their slate of pending UFAs. It began with captain Mikael Backlund, who inked a pre-season extension (and was awarded the captaincy) despite previously stating he’d wait out to see how the team began their season before deciding whether or not to extend.

 

The fact these talks are even occurring is another significant sign for the better. Hanifin reportedly made it known to GM Craig Conroy this summer that he wasn’t open to signing an extension with the team, but he reversed course once players reported to training camps in September.

Hanifin has gotten off to a strong start on the scoresheet, leading all Flames defenders in assists (and points) with four. He’s logged 22:49 per game, a touch higher than last season’s 22:39, which was already a career-high. His pairing with the now-suspended Rasmus Andersson has had the most defensive struggles out of all the Flames’ main units, however, controlling just 40% of expected goals at even strength, per MoneyPuck.

 

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https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2023/10/flames-noah-hanifin-making-progress-on-extension.html#ref=home

Edited October 22, 2023 by RWJC

[Trebreh]

9x7 please. 

 

[AatuD2]

2 hours ago, Trebreh said:

9x7 please. 

 

 

9.5 x 7 

 

[cripplereh]

12 x 8

[Gawdzukes]

10 x 10

suck it flames and Bettman

[PistolPete13]

On 10/21/2023 at 9:44 PM, AatuD2 said:

 

9.5 x 7 

 

Stop that! Just blew my drink though my nose. 

[AatuD2]

15 hours ago, Gawdzukes said:

10 x 10

suck it flames and Bettman

 

Man if Flames suck this year, they will be in a tougher spot then San Jose was when they started their rebuild. 

[Coconuts]

6x9M

[JeremyCuddles]

4 minutes ago, Coconuts said:

6x9M

nice

[canucks curse]

7 minutes ago, Coconuts said:

6x9M

good for Hannifin, thats too much IMO, but if thats actually the deal, I am happy because it will hurt Calgary in long run 

[Coconuts]

1 hour ago, canucks curse said:

good for Hannifin, thats too much IMO, but if thats actually the deal, I am happy because it will hurt Calgary in long run 

 

Nice

[DownUndaCanuck]

Not sure why he'd want to stay when he can see the tire-fire in front of him and no real way out. They're only going to get worse with those ageing contracts. Now's the perfect time to jump ship.