Report: Flames, Hanifin nearing contract extension

The Calgary Flames and defenseman Noah Hanifin are putting the final touches on a contract extension, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.

Hanifin, a restricted free agent, said last week that he's "super close" to a deal with the club, and now an extension appears imminent.

The 21-year-old blue-liner was acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes this summer along with Elias Lindholm in exchange for Dougie Hamilton, Micheal Ferland, and Adam Fox.

Lindholm, who was also an RFA at the time of the trade, later agreed to a six-year deal with the Flames averaging $4.85 million annually.

Hanifin, the fifth overall pick in 2015, recorded new career single-season highs with 10 goals and 32 points last season.

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