Quoting: Julius_Freezer
all those players were either significantly younger or were just better than Tanev along with not having his injury history. If Zadorov didn't get a 1st then Tanev doesn't either. Tanev will likely go for a 2nd+ 3rd or B prospect
Brian leetch was much older when he was traded to the Leafs. Same as Francis. At the moment, many insiders are predicting a 1st round pick for Tanev because there is not a large number of defensive available. The best two seem to be Tanev and Hanifin. This is what is helping Tanev that is also near the top in hits, blocked shots, and while he has an injury history it is not significant injuries and usually more minor.
Also helping is the fact that reports are saying Vancouver, Boston, Toronto, New Jersey, Edmonton, New York Rangers, Dallas, Los Angeles, Detroit, Tampa Bay as teams that looked to have been searching at D upgrades many of which looked at Tanev and Hanifin.
As a Leafs fan myself, and reading this reports, I am hoping that the Leafs don't trade their 1st for Tanev. I would want a young controllable defenseman only if we did. We trade two firsts last year, 1 for the again Rielly and another for McCabe who is only 4 years younger than Tanev and Tanev is considered much better than McCabe.