Speculation: Alex Tanguay - Any word?

[frozenrubber]

Any word if any team has expressed interest in Alex Tanguay or if he has decided to retire?

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[Taak19]

Would gladly take him back on the Avs.

For one game so he can retire an Av.

 

[Duck Off]

last I heard was that he had several PTO offers, but that he was waiting for a deal. Really hoping Anaheim can sign him so he can be on the 3rd line with Vermette.

 

[FlamesFan18]

Would take him on Calgary for one year over Higgins or Korpikoski

 

[HawkeyTalkMan]

Wonder if he is another guy that may not be healthy and thats why teams have stayed away

A couple of guys have already failed physicals that were supposed to be top PTO candidates (Tlusty, Fleischman)

 

[WTFMAN99]

last I heard was that he had several PTO offers, but that he was waiting for a deal. Really hoping Anaheim can sign him so he can be on the 3rd line with Vermette.

Last I had heard as well. Had PTO offers but wants a 1-way contract.

I think he could give you some good production with 3rd line ice time and 2nd PP unit time.

 

[NYRKING30]

Hes had a history of injury issues dating back to his rookie season. He's had a fabulous career and had some very tremendous seasons regardless if this is the end or not.

 

[SpezDispenser]

There's a huge spot open in Ottawa - IF he has anything left.

 

[IWantSakicAsMyGM]

Would gladly take him back on the Avs.

For one game so he can retire an Av.

I'd be good with that.

The white text part, nothing more.

 

[East Coast Icestyle]

Come back to Calgary! My favourite player while he was here, just so smart. Always wished he wouldn't shoot more, but I think every fan, coach and Gm did as well.

 

[BonMorrison]

With Gaborik out to start the season, what about LA?

 

[BreakingGood]

HF loves the word "underrated" but Alex Tanguay might be the most underrated player of my lifetime. Even last year he had a 1.70 even strength points per sixty minutes, and he's about an even possession player. Don't know why anyone who needs some scoring wouldn't take a shot on him.

 

[mouser]

Wonder if he is another guy that may not be healthy and thats why teams have stayed away

A couple of guys have already failed physicals that were supposed to be top PTO candidates (Tlusty, Fleischman)

Tanguay finished out the season playing well and logged 70 games last year. No reason to expect he's not healthy.

 

[Jumptheshark]

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2115797

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[Pierce Hawthorne]

HF loves the word "underrated" but Alex Tanguay might be the most underrated player of my lifetime. Even last year he had a 1.70 even strength points per sixty minutes, and he's about an even possession player. Don't know why anyone who needs some scoring wouldn't take a shot on him.

This is a perfect example of why advanced stats aren't all that useful and dont always tell the right story.



You can ask any Avs fan on these boards, and everyone will tell you that Tanguay last year was absolutely awful. He was incredibly soft, his skating had deteriorated a bunch, and his creativity wasn't what it used to be(Likely because of the lost speed).


Not to mention he was a defensive liability.



The guy just wasn't NHL quality anymore. He put together a decent 20 games in Arizona sure, but everything before that would leave anyone who watched him to believe the guy is done in the NHL. And 20 games on a new team with Top 6 minutes and favorable usage shouldn't change that.


He should, and probably will retire. Was a hell of a player back in his prime, and definitely one of the most underrated players of his time, but he's not even NHL quality at this point.

 

[CobraAcesS]

last I heard was that he had several PTO offers, but that he was waiting for a deal. Really hoping Anaheim can sign him so he can be on the 3rd line with Vermette.

As a fan of another Western Conference team, I hope that is exactly what you guys do lol.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

He could be a depth guy for a team like Chicago