Only issue with Hanifin and the Sabres is that he's already what they have in the top 4 with Dahlin and Power. Would make more sense take all those assets and use them for a more defensive right shot dman, who already has term.

Can't do a sign and trade before July 1st, which means you can't receive 2023 picks if you're doing a sign and trade.

True. But this could still happen regardless and Hanifin could sign his own extension come July 1.