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Originally Posted by Itse
First of all, that games played is pretty damned big difference. He has missed on average almost 30 games in the last four years. He's barely above 50 games per year in his whole career.
Second, Tanev is no Regehr defensively, and Regehr played in a pretty different era. These days, d-men need to bring offense.
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Originally Posted by Itse
Well, I have been saying that our defense isn't good enough, and I'm not against signing Tanev as such. I don't hate the signing.
Buuuut...
Four years is IMO a lot of years for a guy for whom playing ALMOST 70 games is an achievement worth noting, and who while fine isn't what you'd call a difference maker. Not crazy about the cap hit either.
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We would always like a better deal. But we are competing with 30 other teams. Gotta pay and 4.5 for a #3 D isn't bad.
Btw, I disagree that he isn't a difference maker. Seems like you are fixated on offensive numbers. You sound like you wouldnt like guys like Gelinas, Williams or Regher on your team. Would a guy like Marc Andre Bergeron be better instead?
Not all about points.