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Originally Posted by theinfinitejar
It feels like when the Oilers couldn't trade for Hamilton and they went and spent a bunch of valuable pieces for Reinhart instead.
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Sorry this is such a bad comparison that it defies belief. Reinhart was not an NHL player, he was barely an AHL defenseman. Everyone knew that except for Oilers management who the Islanders saw coming a mile away and gutted like a fish.
Tanev is a very good defensive defenseman who plays middle pair but can fill in on the top pairing and won't hurt you.
While I'm not nuts about the length of the deal, the AAV is where its going to be for a top 3 defenseman. Canuck fans hate to see him go because he's a blood and guts guy. He's also a pretty good mentor for what is going to be a very young blueline next year.
I think people need to take a breath on this one. I think this is going to be a decent signing, and JM will turn into a terrific signing.