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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Tanev brings nothing to the table offensively and hasn't played a full season in years. No way I would trade the 16th overall pick for him.
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Fair enough, but we don't need a Dman that brings things offensively. Hamilton, Gio and Brodie bring plenty of offense. What we could use is:
1. Prime age - 27, check
2. Good skater - check
3. Decent size - 6'2 200lbs, check
4. Puck mover - check
5. Good defensively - check
6. Strong possession - 50.9% CF 51.8% FF despite a 54.9% DZs, check
7. Right shot - check
8. Capable top 4 minute eater - check
Plus in my scenario with Stone re-signed also, it pushes him down into a role where he isn't asked to do too much. Strengthens the 2nd and 3rd pairs simultaneously.
As for his injury history, he's still a very effective D when he is playing, and if he misses games here and there all that does is afford the Flames the ability to get Andersson some NHL games to go along with playing massive minutes in Stockton.