Quoting: Fabi
Tanev would be great for our blue line, I don't know why it wouldn't make sense.
Quoting: jfkst1
Yes it does. They're taking Granlund back which is worth more than a 2nd on its own. This deal would be an absolute steal for PIT.
Like i said, i don't dislike Tanev, he's an incredibly strong defensive defenseman, and yeah it's a steal for the penguins for moving granlund at that value, but it still leaves the bottom six in a meh state imo.
The concept of adding EK would allow the bottom six to probably remain as is given the offensive upside EK brings.
To me though, Tanev doesn't bring a lot of offensive upside, so you're still leaving the bottom six in a more defensive position.
Also Petry and Tanev both played 2nd pair minutes last year, are one of them going to be okay playing 3rd pair minutes?
Still over the cap as well, would need to move Rutta and DeSmith which is fine obviously.
I'd just personally look to improve the bottom/middle six if EK doesn't happen (which I don't think will).