They want him moved so I think Zaitsev is the guy 1for1. It makes sense.

Maybe from our perspective but I don't see why the Canucks would make that deal. Tanev is a superior player to Zaitsev and he's only a year older so I don't see why they'd want Zaitsev. Also I'd keep Zaitsev, he's really getting good at killing penalties and he probably the best Leaf defender in his own zone. The Canucks have major depth issues so Brown would be a good addition you can play anywhere up and down the lineup and he's not expensive either.

Zaitsev has more offense in him. He is naturally a PP QB and offensive defender with responsible defence. I think if he is paired with Juolevi it would enable him to be more offensive than with Gardiner.

Well if we can move Zaitsev for Tanev I'd be all for it, but I just don't see that happening.

I honestly don't think the Leafs should be targeting Tanev at this stage of his career. He's missed so many games in recent years and his underlying numbers are looking pretty rough. His CF% and CF% Rel have been taking a steep dive over the last 3 years, I don't think he's the player people think he is anymore.

What are you guys talking about? Zaitsev knows one play: High hard off the glass. He has been bad. Overpayed, underperforming... Bad.

The team he's been on has been absolute trash for the past 3 years. I bet his numbers would be stellar in TO. He'd likely make a case to get a longer term deal from someone after his contract is up. Tanev won't cost much and he'll be a huge upgrade over Hainsey and can keep Liljegren in the minors another year if he isn't ready to make the big club next season.

You sound like one of the fans that think, unless you are making highlight real plays you are trash. Zaitsev's one move is fine, it gets the puck out of the zone and limits scoring chances. He's not at all flashy but he's been extremely reliable in his own zone, despite being paired with a guy who loves to leave the front of the net wide open while he coasts out of position watching the puck.

No. I think if you are trash, you are trash. Modern NHL defenceman can move the puck and they can skate with the puck and distribute. Zaitsev plays a very desperate game. He tries to survive his shifts. Watch him closely next game. Not saying he "is bad" but he has been bad.

Also you don't need to cast judgement on me personally. I watch the games and I know hockey.