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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
The main problem I have with this signing is the loss in opportunity.
This deal basically put the nail in the coffin for a major forward UFA signing.
In terms of Tanev's performance, we can wait and see.
But we don't need to wait in order to see how this has negatively affected what could have been done.
A lack of high-end forward depth was the problem in the playoff. This doesn't solve that.
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We needed to sign a top 4 d-man with all of the guys that left. This contract is in the ball park for what needed to be spent on the position. So either we were planning on running a very green right shot d core or we were never going to get a major forward addition. All that being said we still could get a major forward addition which will lead to some trades to facilitate it.
The flames needed a change to the status quo. With a good/great number one goalie addition and forced changes on the back end we are going to see some change. Perhaps what's done already is enough. Perhaps we will see a change up front through signings and trades.
I am happy so far with what tre has done. We have a new look and have not gone backwards rather forwards if you ask me.
Tanev might not be the Golden child most of you were Hoping for but he fills a massive hole for 4.5 million. He will play 19-20 minutes a night and will play the majority of the short handed minutes. For what I expect that he will bring I don't expect to be taking about his contract much for the first 3 years and by year 4 will be water under the bridge.