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

[Canadienna]

Tanev is a top pair shutdown guy.

He averaged under 20 mins ice time last year. Guys like Lindell, Harley, Andersson, Miromanov, Weegar and Hanifin played above Tanev.

I'd call him more of a top 4 guy than a top pairing guy.

 

[mouser]

Yuck. Six years is loopy.

 

[Jojalu]

Or he'll continue to add injuries and play hurt as he slows down from age and injuries

Well at least the Leafs have had Brodie and Gio on their roster to know what that feels like.

 

[PanasonicPDO]

Toronto you are so bad, my god. Love me some Tanev, but my god.

 

[onetweasy]

It’s incredible how few quality GM’s exist.

I say this as an Oiler fan who has enjoyed nothing but terrible to at best sub-par GM’s for decades…

 

[SEALBound]

Ooooooooooooooooooo...that's a lot for a long time. Oof.

 

[PanasonicPDO]

No idea why you are laughing this is a very good signing for the Leafs.

For year 1/2 maybe 3…

 

[DJJones]

Well at least the Leafs have had Brodie and Gio on their roster to know what that feels like.

Ya that's pretty much what to expect. Like shit, Brodie is younger than Tanev and it already happened.

 

[Grand Admiral Thrawn]

Guys relax, the cap is going up!

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Turns 35 mid season (just before Xmas) and has only played over 70 games once. Just downright egregious to throw him six years. I get that they see his shutdown, shot blocking style as an ideal fit on the right side, but that doesn't mean you go to absurd lengths to make it happen.

If he's healthy for the playoffs I guess that's all they really care about. But that seems so far from being a guarantee unless they sit him out all year.

Out of 492 regular season games across the six seasons on this contract, would you take the over or under on him missing 199.5 of those games?

 

[Strangle]

He will be 35 this season and is made of glass

Sounds like a good year to put Tanev and Tavares on LTIR in April and have them both healthy for game 1 of the playoffs

 

[Suntouchable13]

And the first year of it will probably be another 1st round exit, LMAO. So 1 good year out 2 or 3 is already wasted. As long as the 4 amigos are all in Toronto, there won't be any playoff success. Leafs management is a joke. If you think he is the missing piece for the Leafs to go far, you're delusional. I am sorry.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

He plays through injuries. He's a maniac but 6 years... wow

With that contract, he won't have to play through injuries. he's set for the rest of his life.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

This is one of the worst FA deals in recent history.

There’s very very little upside to this. Atleast most guys getting term are usually still young and have something left to give.

He’s got what, 1-2 years to give?

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Wait it comes with a full NMC and is 80% signing bonus structured so that this can’t be bought out?

Holy crap Treliving

 

[LivingRentFree]

It's a low AAV? Who was going to give him more lmfao.

You really think he was going to get less than his last deal? With the contracts that have been signed already?

 

[TopG]

Or he'll continue to add injuries and play hurt as he slows down from age and injuries

In which case he gets bought out or robidas island. Lol at people who think he’s actually a leaf for 6 years

 

[ManofSteel55]

Good deal to take him to Robidas island on year 4 or 5

Or 2 or 3.

 

[PanasonicPDO]

Winners : Tanev & his agent.
Losers : Leafs.

If they lose, we all win.

 

[Internazionale]

Treliving is the gift that keeps on giving.

 

[Iwishihadaspacebar]

Their window is the best 4 years so signing him is fine, but 6 years at that hit? What was he asking for over say 4 years? It can't have been like $6m so the longer term for lower cap hit isn't quite as beneficial. And a full protection clause too.

This looks like it'll age badly but we shall see.

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

WOW. Get that bag Tanev… Wanted him in Vancouver but yikes, good for him.

 

[57special]

Well, if LTIR continues to be a thing then this shouldn't be a problem, right? TOR has the cash, and LTIR takes care of cap space?

 

[crump]

Tre got his target, so that’s ok. 4.5 is fine. Committed some resources to just gain his rights so I can imagine the laughs in here if he wasn’t signed.

Hopefully he has Giordano genes where he’s pretty good until 39. If not, the Island awaits.

In the end I hope term is a moot point because the team had success.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Or they buy him out or something. Or move him with a pick or prospect. Whatever. Or maybe he turns out to be one of those guys who can still play at 40. Not sure I'd put money on the last one.

80% signing bonus and full NMC.