Bruins Finalizing Details To Acquire Top Defensemen On The Market
Noah Hanifin, the defenseman for the Calgary Flames, has been a constant subject of trade rumors for several months, and signs point towards an inevitable departure after this season concludes.
Scheduled to enter unrestricted free agency in July 2024, Hanifin's future with the Flames appears uncertain, signaling the potential for a move orchestrated by Craig Conroy to part ways with the 26-year-old.
Hockey Buzz's Eklund reports that the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs are actively exploring the prospect of acquiring Hanifin. In a recent update, Eklund mentioned the possibility of a deal being in the works, with Toronto or Boston emerging as likely destinations, and a faint chance of the Islanders entering the fray.
The Boston native, whose career peaked two seasons ago with 48 points, could see a resurgence on a competitive team like the Bruins, potentially surpassing his previous high. In the current season, Hanifin has participated in 27 games for the Calgary Flames, contributing 13 points (five goals, eight assists), four penalty minutes, and maintaining a minus-one rating, all while averaging a career-high time on ice of 23:03.
As speculation swirls, which team do you believe would be the optimal fit for Noah Hanifin? Share your thoughts in the poll below!
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Would this be a good move for the Boston Bruins? | ||
| Yes | 770 | 84.2 % |
| No | 144 | 15.8 % |
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