overpay.

look at past rental deals.

Maybe, but the bigger issue is there is no way the Flames take a deal for a potential prospect like Harrison, and I stress potential..... and then have to wait for 2 years for the picks on return. They will get offers for a prospect(better than Harrison, or more picks if not), an immediate lineup fill-in and a first this year or next at the very least..solely IMO however as I am not a real GM or would ever try to pretend I was like 90% of those Armchair GMs out there. I love all the picks but way too far in the future for a team having to make the type of rebuild they have to do with Hubs, Kadri and so in.

It’s why I think Boston is going to wait until free agency and save their picks for next years trade deadline. Maybe a small move.

Hanifin would be a great get. The question is what teams will give if the rumors of him wanting Boston is believed.

I like the Lybushkin deal a great deal

If a trade for Hanifin happens, I believe it the offer would be something like Merkulov, Harrison, a 2025 first, and a 2026 second for him. Whether that is enough is another story,