Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] D Chris Tanev signs extension with the Maple Leafs (6 years, $4.5M AAV)

[stl76]

Well, the leafs got their guy…6 years was the cost I guess. Think it’s way too long but if they win in those years then it will be worth it I suppose. Still, wow at the term…

 

[Smif]

What does 80% in bonuses mean??

 

[sansabri]

i guess the only upside to this deal is that it's not a 35+ contract

 

[GordonGraham]

Any chances the next CBA removes the Robidas island option ?

 

[wpgallday1960]

6 years!?!? What. A. Joke.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Beautiful!!!

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

There are things like wine, which age well and then contracts like these.

 

[DitchMarner]

Meh... obviously they gave him long term in exchange for a lower average per season.

I think he can be solid for the next couple of years and then decent for the next one or two.

After that, who cares?

 

[Dirty Dog]

Any chances the next CBA removes the Robidas island option ?

Yup yup

 

[Unbiased Fan]

The only way this makes sense to me is if Roy breaks 7mil

 

[Skolman]

Do people expect the Leafs to only add top 5 dmen to their defense or something? Tanev is a top pair shutdown guy.

If you expect Tanev to be a legit top pairing defenseman, you're in for a surprise

 

[mr figgles]

What does 80% in bonuses mean??

Signing bonuses like all of their other guys. He gets a lump sum every July 1st, and 6 figures the rest of the year.

 

[CanMerc]

Got him til he’s 40….lol

 

[Jojalu]

6 years for a guy who turns 35 and can never stay healthy
Holy thats bad

When is the last time he was hurt?

He has missed 20 games in the last 3 years combined.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Do people expect the Leafs to only add top 5 dmen to their defense or something? Tanev is a top pair shutdown guy.

He will be 35 this season and is made of glass

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I like Tanev but not at 6 years at that cap hit. Least you know he’s ready for LTIR sooner than later. Guys routinely hurt.

I also hate seeing these contracts that can only be defended by saying they will at some point be LTIR buried.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

When is the last time he was hurt?

He has missed 20 games in the last 3 years combined.

Whenever the playoffs start

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Tanev probably didn't use the calculator. What an idiot.

 

[Bond]

Awful deal. This one is bad. I don't get it

Be prepared to say that about 80% of his UFA deals

 

[DitchMarner]

There are things like wine, which age well and then contracts like these.

Obviously he's not expected to be good for the duration of the contract. They gave him six years so he could get the money he wanted and they wouldn't have to pay more than an average of $5 mil per season.

He probably won't be playing by the sixth year.

 

[Jojalu]

Whenever the playoffs start

He was excellent the first two rounds.

 

[KapG]

I don’t like that.

 

[Bond]

When is the last time he was hurt?

He has missed 20 games in the last 3 years combined.

But was injured for about 60 of them. Guy is a warrior

 

[Face Of Bear]

Toronto will be Matthews-less and in full rebuild mode before the end of this deal. Not the player to brake the bank for into their 40's

 

[The Winter Soldier]

This is long for a 34 year old that is often injured. Could be good for a year, but not sure when he will fall off a cliff. These are the worst deals IMO. Long deals for a player that is good for a season, and after that, you know the inevitable is near.