Edited Jan. 28 at 1:17 p.m.
I hate that we start criticizing the players because a fan makes an illogical trade. Hanifin, Lindholm, and the Bruins prospects have value. I think I’ve seen more one sided deals with Hanifin/Lindholm on both sides as any players on this site
You could add Lindholm with full retention on both players from the Flames plus Geekie/Forbort from Boston,and I probably still pass. I’d like say we are going to sign both long term, but not sure that is realistic for long term cap health. Once you consider that, it becomes harder.
Reality is Boston will likely be able to bring in one of these two in FA. I’d be surprised if one, if not both, are available in July. My preference is Hanifin because he’s younger and I think we have a potential top 9 forward in Lysell and would like to give Frederic more play in the top 6.
I do think they have to set aside some of next years money for Frederic, whose value in terms of production / dollar will come closer to Lindholm as their contracts and the players age. It’s one of the reasons where I wouldn’t be shocked if they chose to keep Ullmark through his free agent year and simply let him go