Noah Hanifin Reveals Which US Team he wants to play for Long-Term
The Calgary Flames appear ready to move on from defenseman Noah Hanifin, and now, the 27-year old has reportedly told the organization where he wants to end up long-term.
Noah Hanifin to the Tampa Bay Lightning?
According to a report from insider Frank Seravalli, the star defenseman has revealed his desire to play with the Tampa Bay Lightning, whether that be via trade or free agency.
Seravalli: I think the Hanifin camp has expressed to the Flames that he has interest in signing in Tampa eventually.
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This certainly makes sense given his reported desire to return to the United States, but with the trade deadline looming, its unlikely that the Lightning have the assets to outbid other teams interested in Hanifin.
How will this effect Hanifin's trade value?
Given the Lightning's lack of future assets that Calgary would want in a deal, they certainly won't be the favourites to land him in the next few weeks, but how does this desire effect his value?
For a team chasing a Stanley Cup this year, landing Hanifin will be worth it regardless of his future, but for teams looking at him as a future asset and a key to the lineup, this may stall their interest in him. Either way, it appears Hanifin will be gone from the Flames in the next few weeks, and where he ends up could change the landscape of the NHL ahead of an intriguing playoff race.
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