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Originally Posted by Jay Random
I agree, and preferably on the left side, since the team will need a reliable partner for the young offensive RHD that are coming up through the system.
When Tanev was with the Flames, various metrics rated him as the single best shutdown defenceman in the league. Guys of that quality definitely do not ‘float around this league yearly’.
That said, a player doesn't have to be as good as Tanev to be a perfectly decent shutdown guy. So I agree with you, except for the bit of hyperbole.
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True on Tanev, but metrics showed a declining player when we got him that most were outraged when we signed him to that deal and the media called us the losers of July 1.
Conroy is good at buying low, I hope he finds someone of that mould.