The Boston Bruins are going all-in this year, and the latest NHL trade rumors suggest they intend to beef up their defensive corps with a blockbuster deal. Highly-respected insider Nick Kypreos reports that the Bruins are making a major push to acquire Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin.
Hanifin, the Massachusetts native and former Boston College standout, appears to be an ideal fit for the Bruins. With the defenseman set to become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) this summer, the Flames are keen to move him before the trade deadline.
Bruins, Flames Deep in Noah Hanifin Trade Negotiations
What’s the Asking Price?
According to Kypreos, Calgary is demanding a hefty return – three significant assets from the Bruins. This aligns with reports that Hanifin’s value on the trade market is extremely high and that several teams are involved in the bidding.
Sign and Trade the Way to Go
The Bruins are aiming to execute a sign-and-trade deal. Hanifin rejected a previous offer from the Flames worth $7.5 million annually. Kypreos states, it seems Boston may be able to snag him for a hometown discount in a new contract.
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