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Unfortunately, I feel like Nylander has greater value than this would bring to Toronto. On paper is one thing, but the question of "what does a player bring to a team" begs my answer that Nylander is worth more as a top flight stud forward than Tanev and Hanifin are collectively to the same team's defence. Reason being Tanev's age and limited usefulness going forward. Toronto would gain in one department (majorly) but dip heavily in the other. It would take Bertuzzi and Domi stepping up huge and at least potting 40-50 points a piece just to replace Nylander's offence alone, let alone what they were supposed to add on top of that.
If Nylander would sign an extension with Calgary, this would be a no-brainer yes for me, for Calgary to get him. With an actual superstar forward, the Flames could begin a real re-tool without having to do a heavy rebuild.
The only thing I'll add on the other side, is that the Flames would have to find a way to replace Hanifin's presence, what he brings. Whether via trade, free agency or whatever.