The recent trade of Nikita Zadorov by the Calgary Flames has sparked rumors about the potential departure of their other pending unrestricted free agent defensemen. Both Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev are eligible to become UFAs next summer, with Hanifin carrying a cap hit of $4.95 million and Tanev’s cap hit at $4.5 million. The Toronto Maple Leafs have been linked to Tanev, with some speculation suggesting a trade involving Hanifin could be possible. However, limited cap space may prevent the Boston Bruins from pursuing Hanifin, and the Arizona Coyotes may only be interested in him under specific conditions.
