Confirmed with Link: [TOR/DAL] Leafs acquire rights to Chris Tanev for Max Ellis, 2026 7th rd selection

[TheBeastCoast]

8 year deal and LTIR for the last few year I am assuming? Doesn't feel warm and fuzzy about it but meh I guess we will probably suck in 5 years anyways.

 

[TOCap1]

Come on 8years 15mil total and front load the shit out of it so he either retires or just sits as a replacement D in the last 4

 

[-DeMo-]

Tanev is arguably one of the worst of the options out there. among the top 4 guys

 

[CapspaceKiller]

So, its so they can give him the 8th year?...Total cap circumvention.

 

[Menzinger]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807136831483306088

This is not going to be good. I love the player though

I'm expecting front loaded to keep down aav and they'll hope/plan to deal with the last few years later somehow

 

[sxvnert]

Oh god ….. why?? He’s 34 FFS

Robidas will play a huge factor later on in that contract.

 

[weems]

He's a very good player when healthy.

He'll most likely be good for first few years then turn TJ Brodie circa 2024 on us.

This will be Rielly's best defensive partner, so his game could take a possible jump.

 

[stickty111]

Oh god ….. why?? He’s 34 FFS

Be prepared for a 7 year contract I fear

 

[sxvnert]

So, its so they can give him the 8th year?...Total cap circumvention.

Or its to get permission to talk to him before the other jackals get a crack at him.

 

[LeafParade]

Oh god ….. why?? He’s 34 FFS

Stamkos agent is going to phone the Leafs right after they hear about the Tanev term.

 

[Smif]

Why couldn't we have done this for Matt Roy or almost anyone else not 34 years old...

 

[TheBeastCoast]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807136831483306088

This is not going to be good. I love the player though

If the dollar value is super low...it is probably worth it.

 

[Apex Predator]

Be prepared for a 7 year contract I fear

If the cap hit is low I’m okay with it. 3 million or less please.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Depends on the price.

No doubt he’s a stud defensive defenceman and should be good in year one.

 

[TheDoldrums]

So, its so they can give him the 8th year?...Total cap circumvention.

Indeed. Not against the CBA tho, use every advantage you have

 

[Nineteen67]

We all knew Treliving would do this, unless he’s willing to sign for 2x2.

 

[leafsfan5]

Get stupid and make it like 8 years at 2.5 million so we can go shopping for more on Monday

LTIR him in a few years

 

[stickty111]

If the dollar value is super low...it is probably worth it.

Probably will be low but still 7-8 deal to a guy in his mid 30's is not ideal. Obviously great d man and he's a fav of mine but still.

 

[LeafParade]

Why couldn't we have done this for Matt Roy or almost anyone else not 34 years old...

Because Robidas Island is suddenly in need of some residents.

 

[Smif]

You guys realize having a player on LTIR is not convenient for us, right?

 

[Nineteen67]

Depends on the price.

No doubt he’s a stud defensive defenceman and should be good in year one.

He has less than 80 games left in his body.

 

[MileHIGHAvz]

Long long term?? Like, over 4 years? I guess they plan to LTIR him if it goes past that cause no way this guy is effective 5 years from now

 

[sxvnert]

Hopefully this means Tre wont qualify Lily and dump Timmins on waivers.

 

[disgruntleddave]

Do what it takes to get your guys.

More to come I hope.

 

[KMNRB]

Maybe the plan is to gun for it in Matthews' 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year of his contract. So we want to lower the cap as much as possible and then go back to tanking mode after the contract expires (unless Matthews resigns which is a big question mark if we keep losing in the playoffs)