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Noah Hanifin Allegedly Reaches Extension Agreement with Atlantic Division Franchise
Noah Hanifin remains on contract with the Calgary Flames, but recent reports suggest the team has allowed him to explore contract extension talks with interested parties. While this is standard procedure, it's typically coupled with advanced trade discussions.
Today, Nick Kypreos dropped a bombshell, revealing that Hanifin and the Tampa Bay Lightning have already agreed on a contract extension, pending a deal between the Flames and Lightning.
«On today's Real Kyper & Bourne @RealKyper says he's heard that the Tampa Bay Lightning & Noah Hanifin have a contract extension in place IF the #Flames & #Lightning can come to terms on a deal. #NHL»
Other reports indicate that Hanifin's agents have made trade talks difficult for the Flames by taking control of negotiations.
«Pat and Frank on #Flames talk both saying that the Hanifin camp has pretty much hijacked the whole process, making it a lot tougher for Conroy to make a trade.»
Interestingly, there are rumors that Tampa Bay is undecided on making a significant move at this time. This suggests they might have leveraged the negotiation window to offer Hanifin a contract for next season.
If these reports hold true and Tampa Bay manipulated the situation, it could be met with backlash. The unfolding drama adds an extra layer of excitement to this year's trade deadline, sparking discussions about tampering and negotiating ethics. It's shaping up to be an eventful deadline period.
Source: Bladeofsteel
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