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

[BertCorbeau]

Can’t wait until the league changes the LTIR rules to eff us over on this one

 

[KaN19]

$2.5m x 8, get it done!

 

[dalewood12]

Always happy to see a local kid play for the Leafs. The Tanevs grew up on The Danforth.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Hopefully this means Tre wont qualify Lily

That would be silly.

If they arent keeping him, then they have to get something for him.

 

[howlman]

Hope its low AAV spread out over 5-6 years. Then he visits Robadas Island to finish off his career.

Why can't people understand this. This is what's going to happen. Get the cap hit as low as possible

 

[SprDaVE]

That would be silly.

If they arent keeping him, then they have to get something for him.

It would be very Leafy to do that indeed

 

[Malachi Crunch]

I'm happy with Tanev. I thought he was phenomenal in the playoffs. No signs of slowing down yet. We get a good Tanev for a few years and then he goes on LTIR.

Also, he's amazing with Rielly.

 

[Dragao6]

you guys realize there will be allot of teams on him July 1
this is getting ahead of the game
should be short term deal though

and hasn't he been healthy last few seasons, I know he looks very good in playoffs and type of player we have desperately needed for some time!!

 

[notbias]

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.

If there is anyone who can be on LTIR without too many questions, it is probably Tanev... but it is crazy to just assume people can go on LTIR if they are not injured.

The NHL really needs to clean up LTIR.

 

[TMLeafer]

Would have preferred Roy.

 

[TMLAM34]

Well I guess we now have Rielly’s partner!

 

[Rob Brown]

Would have preferred Roy.

This doesn't prevent that.

 

[howlman]

Would have preferred Roy.

Tanev and Roy. Get both

 

[Nineteen67]

Hope its low AAV spread out over 5-6 years. Then he visits Robadas Island to finish off his career.

That’s blatant cap circumvention. If they sign him for any more than 2 yrs, I hope the NHL closes that loophole and doesn’t allow it. Make him retire and eat the cap hit.

 

[conFABulator]

I am excited to see an overpayment in term and AAV for a man made of glass.

I hope they play this smart.

yeah, I hope the Leafs brass are as smart as people on HF Boards.

I am not picking on you specifically, but the Armchair GM-ing is reaching new heights with this draft and pending UFA season.

These guys know what they are doing. They might not be better at it than every other GM in the league, but we have to assume they are better at it than anyone here or working for a network right now. Those draft lists are made up by people who can't get jobs doing the same thing for NHL teams.

I hope they play it smart too. I would like to see a long term deal at a lower AAV...like six years x $2.75M and then we LTIR him for the the final 3 or 4 years. He is under 35, so we can still benefit from LTIR on his deal.

I would why we didn't wait until July 1? Wanted to make sure? It can't be an eight year deal.

 

[Fogelhund]

7 years x $ 3 million. On LTIR well before the contract ends. Best partner Morgan will have ever had.

 

[fahad203]

They are not going to sign him long term. They want to get in early to get in a position for better negotiations

He'll most likely get 3 years

 

[Menzinger]

Absolutely nobody in their right mind should believe that

Its dumb that the hockey media guys pretend that's true

 

[TimeZone]

2-3 years too late.

 

[leafsfan5]

Would have preferred Roy.

Getting the deal longterm should lower the AAV and let the Leafs become major players for another top defenseman, such as Roy

 

[JSn0w93]

8 years and anything under 4 is a win for us. Likely he still has 2-3 years of good hockey left then he can enjoy the luxuries of Robidas Island.

Then add Montour, Roy, or Zadorov.

 

[Knies iT]

Several teams have cleared a lot of cap and are going to be making a splash in UFA. This guarantees you get at least one of your guys with another useless contract going the other way. Can’t risk losing out on two of your targets and ending up with a Klingberg consolation prize.

Tanev better not be plan A on defense though. He’s a good piece but age/injuries will make him a LTIR option sooner than later.

 

[Menzinger]

They are not going to sign him long term. They want to get in early to get in a position for better negotiations

He'll most likely get 3 years

Dreger says expect a 5-7 year deal

 

[stickty111]

Absolutely nobody in their right mind should believe that

Its dumb that the hockey media guys pretend that's true

Yeah it's pretty certain there is an agreement. Probably putting finishing touches on a contract.

 

[Malachi Crunch]

Don't forget, when Rielly had the right partner (Schenn) he killed it in the playoffs.