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Eric Vail · 02-23-2026, 09:23 AM

I think there will always be a place for a defenseman like Tanev in the NHL.

Just to add on...

Today's dynamic defensemen haven't redefined the position. Bobby Orr did. Teams have been looking for these guys ever since. The fact is there just aren't many guys like that around.

02-23-2026, 09:23 AM	#5690
Eric Vail First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	I think there will always be a place for a defenseman like Tanev in the NHL. Just to add on... Today's dynamic defensemen haven't redefined the position. Bobby Orr did. Teams have been looking for these guys ever since. The fact is there just aren't many guys like that around. Last edited by Eric Vail; 02-23-2026 at 10:37 AM.