Just wanted to say congrats to Flames fans getting Tanev - I think you will be happy with this UFA signing.
I've watched him for years, and he is an extremely reliable player. He may not be flashy, but he consistently makes good decisions with and without the puck, and frees his defensive partner to be more aggressive on offense.
He never shies away from retrieving the puck in the corner on dump-ins, and as a result he gets hit often - however it also means he gets there first and nullifies the opposing team. Also takes the hit to make a pass or just dump it out if there are no options.
Excellent defenseman, and excellent person. He's going to elevate whichever LD he plays with - spent a lot of this last season with Hughes.
S_C
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