Insider Confirms the Future of Top Flames Defenseman
The Flames have been struggling as of late, with a poor performance in the regular season that lead to missing the playoffs. Now their struggles are continuing, as defenceman Noah Hanifin is reportedly not interested in re-signing with the team.
Hanifin's contract is set to expire after next season, and rumours have been circulating throughout the offseason that he would be traded prior to the start of training camp.
We now have confirmation from Frank Seravalli that Hanifin is definitely not re-signing with the Flames.
Frank also says Noah Hanifin is a non-starter and definitely not re-signing. #Flames #NHL #NHLTwitter
While it's been rumoured that Hanifin was on the trade block for some time now, this seals the deal that he wants out of Calgary. With an 8-team NTC, the market for the defenceman is small. However, the Flames should be able to get a nice return for him should they find a suitable trade partner.
Hanifin finished the year last year with 7 goals and 31 assists for 38 points. He recorded a plus 2.
Previously on HouseOfHockey
| POLL |
AOUT 21 | 32 ANSWERS Insider Confirms the Future of Top Flames Defenseman Will Hanifin be a Calgary Flame by the start of the season? |
| Yes | 12 | 37.5 % |
| No | 20 | 62.5 % |
| List of polls |
|
7 hours ago | By Jack Sutherland 'He Doesn't Really Care About No-Moves': Rangers GM Chris Drury Reportedly Eyeing $68 Million Trade |
|
9 hours ago | By Jack Sutherland Montreal Canadiens Linked to Future Hall of Famer Steven Stamkos by Top Insider |
|
10 hours ago | By Jack Sutherland Easton Cowan Comments on Scoring First NHL Goal With John Tavares on His Side |
|
11 hours ago | By Tom Banks The Unbelievable Cost for the Sabres to Extend Alex Tuch Revealed by Elliotte Friedman |
|
13 hours ago | By Tom Banks Evgeni Malkin Punished by the NHL Department of Player Safety |
|
13 hours ago | By Tom Banks Connor McDavid Defends Controversial Teammate Evan Bouchard in Postgame Interview |
|
14 hours ago | By Tom Banks Maple Leafs Update Chris Tanev's Status After Chilling Scene Last Night |
|
18 hours ago | By Jack Sutherland Longtime Maple Leaf David Kampf Steps Away From Hockey, 'Pondering His Future' |