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Rumor: Noah Hanifin Deal In Place With Eastern Conference Team?

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Graham Montgomery
December 9, 2023  (7:07 PM)
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The Calgary Flames seem to be trending in the rebuild direction as they slowly trade off assets way ahead of the trade deadline. Now their next move may be imminent.

Hanifin Linked To Toronto Maple Leafs And Boston Bruins

The team has reportedly been shopping defenseman Noah Hanifin for some time now. Today, a new rumor emerged that suggests the defenseman may be on his way out of Calgary very soon. Eklund of HockeyBuzz.com reports that it is essentially down to two teams in on the defender, the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Islanders remain in the mix as well, but they appear to be a distant third.

Quick hit hereNot a whole lot of info regarding the possible destinationsbut I was told this weekend there could be a deal in place.with either Toronto or Boston..outside chance of the Islanders.

The Leafs have been consistently linked to Hanifin in trade rumors this season. The team was also reportedly heavily involved in trade rumors regarding other Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov, who ultimately ended up going to the Canucks instead.

#nhl Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a right-handed defenseman with aggressiveness. They have shown interest in players like Chris Tanev, Noah Hanifin, and Rasmus Ristolainen. They have also been scouting Philadelphia Flyers' Nick Seeler, but it is

Considering the injuries the Leafs have sustained on defense, it is unsurprising that the team remains heavily involved in trade discussions for a new blueliner. It may actually be surprising to many that they have not managed to secure a deal yet. Look for that to change in the coming days as the team continues to pursue Hanifin and other options at the same time.

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Rumor: Noah Hanifin Deal In Place With Eastern Conference Team?

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