Scoresberg
In Trotz We Trust?
Noah Hanifin has indicated his willingness to test the UFA market in the summer.
Now, hear me out. We have an aging D core with some promising youngsters coming up in the next couple of years (Molendyk, Statsney/MDG, Ufko, Livingstone).
But I am of the opinion that we should go after Hanifin as a UFA. He is 27 so in his prime, and 7 years to carry him to 34 is not bad at all. To me, he would be the Canadian Ekholm, a presence we at the moment lack in our backend.
Our cap situation would allow it as well, as we have the money to spend around. McDonagh, Schenn and Lauzon all have 2 years left after this season and for example, Molendyk's ELC expires at the earliest in three years.
My offer for Hanifin would be 7 years @ 7.75 mil.
Head into next year with:
Josi - Fabbro
Hanifin - McDonagh
Statsney/MDG/Molendyk - Lauzon
Schenn
What are your thoughts?
Now, hear me out. We have an aging D core with some promising youngsters coming up in the next couple of years (Molendyk, Statsney/MDG, Ufko, Livingstone).
But I am of the opinion that we should go after Hanifin as a UFA. He is 27 so in his prime, and 7 years to carry him to 34 is not bad at all. To me, he would be the Canadian Ekholm, a presence we at the moment lack in our backend.
Our cap situation would allow it as well, as we have the money to spend around. McDonagh, Schenn and Lauzon all have 2 years left after this season and for example, Molendyk's ELC expires at the earliest in three years.
My offer for Hanifin would be 7 years @ 7.75 mil.
Head into next year with:
Josi - Fabbro
Hanifin - McDonagh
Statsney/MDG/Molendyk - Lauzon
Schenn
What are your thoughts?