Quoting: Daryl
Hello Canucks fans, for the past while C. Tanev rumours have gone around. The Leafs have regularly been one of the teams connected to him as well. I want to hear from you guys what you think Tanev is worth in a potential trade (no bias evaluations allowed
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Hi, here's my biased evaluation:
Tanev is good. No secret. When healthy, he's a strong top pairing, shutdown defenceman. Roll him against other teams top lines. Roll him when you're defending a one goal lead with two minutes to go. He's the guy you can always trust to make smart, sound, and reliable defensive plays.
Notice I said when healthy. It's also no secret that Tanev has had lots of injury issues, especially this year. That takes a dip into his value. The other thing about him, is he isn't anything offensive or flashy. But, that's not what he's known for anyways.
At the draft last year, there was a strong rumour that Dallas had a deal lined up for Tanev, straight up for the third overall selection. Some Vancouver media even reported it was #3OA + a 2nd rounder. The deal, however and obviously, never took place.
Many Vancouver folks, ranging from fans to media, have varying ideas on what an ideal return would be. A lot of these returns have Tanev heading to Toronto. They range from Connor Brown straight up, all the way to 2018 1st + 2019 2nd + Liljidgren.
What would I want? I'm a big fan of Liljidgren so I'd love to see him in a return for Tanev. I'd be pleased with Liljidgren + 2019 2nd, fully knowing that would never happen though (some solid Vancouver media also believe this would be an ideal and awesome return).
What's more fair-ish? If it involved Liljidgren, probably straight up, or say add a piece like Leivo or some prospect. Kapanen + pick is another deal that's been talked about. As far as picks only go, a 2018 1st would have to be involved, and then there would probably need to be another 2nd added on, 2018 or 2019, as a base.
Knowing Vancouver management, none of the above will happen. I'll be surprised if they even ask Tanev to waive his NTC, let alone trade him. If management trades him, they're probably going to do something like 2019 2nd + Leivo for him or some other garbage return.
PS: Take my word for it, as I don't think anyone else even bothers checking on the Canucks forum. It's a sad and lonely place all the way down here. I had plans to help get this forum going...but then... {Level 5 Infraction. Goodbye}