With the NHL trade deadline approaching on March 8, business is starting to pick up.
Not actual trades, but rather the discussion about potential deals. And one player who will figure prominently is Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin.
The super-talented blue liner is due to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and he and the Flames are likely looking at a split.
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday that Hanifin is likely headed to market. Finding talented potential rentals at the deadline is nothing new, and any team that acquires the 27-year-old will be getting an outstanding player.