Five Teams To Watch In Noah Hanifin Trade Talks

CALGARY, CANADA - NOVEMBER 12: Noah Hanifin #55 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Winnipeg Jets during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on November 12, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Jets 3-2. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images) /

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3. The Buffalo Sabres could make a splash with the Calgary Flames

The Buffalo Sabres have been compiling assets for a number of years throughout their latest rebuild, and after a quality start to the 2022-23 campaign, there’s optimism within the organization that they can take the next step and genuinely compete for a playoff spot in 2023-24. With a need in net and on the blue line, the Flames could package together Hanifin with Dan Vladar for a positive return of prospects and draft picks, and with so much to offer, Buffalo may be the most willing trade partners for the Flames.

With the Flames prospect cupboard lacking young talent with elite upside, this may be the best deal for both sides, and with the No. 13 pick in the draft, the Sabres may be the team that Calgary can get the most out of, so keep an eye on the Sabres as they look to snap an NHL record playoff drought.

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