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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Well to start with Tanev is almost 4 years older. He's only 31 but injuries are always a major concern with him. He's the better defenseman for but how long and how many years of top 4 play does he have left? If Tanev is open to a 3 year deal that would be perfect but he's likely looking for his last deal so 4+ years and I'm not sure that's going to end well. Zadorov is a guy you negotiate with but have to have the understanding that you have to be prepared to let him walk if the ask it too high/long.
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True, but for the record, Tanev played 100% of the games in the two seasons prior to last year. I will allow for the strong possibility he shouldn't have though.
I agree that you roll the dice with him as far as starting the year because he's such an ideal TDL piece.