[Signing] Toronto signs Tanev (6 yrs, $4.5 mil AAV, full NMC)

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

A lot of posters have been bashing Treliving's every move in Toronto.

Brad sucked when he was here. I hope he continues to suck in Toronto. But I don’t really care one way or the other. Klingberg and Reaves and Kampf were good starts but there is much more work for Brad to do in TO.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Remember when we were nervous about the Flames signing Tanev to a 4 year deal....4 years ago......when he was 30?

lol

Remember 4months ago when we were freaking out because we wouldn't bench him before the trade deadline fearing he would get injured? lol

[tony-soprano]

Originally Posted by Flames Fan, Ph.D.

I’d be sad if we signed Zadorov.

Why would we want that guy back?

To spite Canucks fans, all I hear out here is that he likes Vancouver better than Calgary and how the city of Calgary sucks bla bla.

[Azhouse]

[QUOTE=Aarongavey;9139062]Brad sucked when he was here./QUOTE]

+200. I couldn’t believe he got another gig. Toronto is looking to make a playoff run. Treliving is not that GM. His playoff record in Calgary was atrocious.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by agulati

I wonder if we start seeing load management become a thing in the NHL. Certain players, especially Tanev, can benefit a lot from playing only 60ish games. Reduce risk of injuries, and keep the body fresher for later in the year/ post season

I absolutely think that makes sense. It isn't a benching for a guy like Tanev to spend 1/4 of the games in the press box, that's just keeping him healthy to go 100% the rest of the time. Gives the 7th D a chance to get some games and keeps him fresh for a long playoff run. A true contender won't have an issue without him every 4th game

[ReinhartonD]

They're interested in OEL also? Berube and Tocchet are buddies and Tocchet jettisoned OEL because he wouldn't block shots. I do think Toronto's getting Zadorov though. He's got the right mental makeup to handle that media insanity and his suit choices could give them another fashion icon to add to their Matthews sartorial obsession.

If they go long term with Tanev, they just squeak in under the 35+ contract rule--if he's 34 when he signs it, they can still buy him out down the road. Might be nice for him to be closer to his parents, but it would also be hilarious if Ottawa pulls off the rumoured plans to sign both Tanev brothers after Toronto traded for his rights.

[mikephoen]

Originally Posted by agulati

I wonder if we start seeing load management become a thing in the NHL. Certain players, especially Tanev, can benefit a lot from playing only 60ish games. Reduce risk of injuries, and keep the body fresher for later in the year/ post season

This would be smart for teams to do, but I doubt we’ll see it happen. NHL teams hate innovation.

[sureLoss]

Friedman says his guess is that Tanev will sign around $4 million x 6 years with Toronto

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Friedman says his guess is that Tanev will sign around $4 million x 6 years with Toronto

lol they are definitely counting on Robidias island. Good for Tanev though

[PepsiFree]

Amazing for Tanev, hope he gets the bag. Hope it screws Toronto.

[Flamesfan05]

When Treliving is done, Toronto will have nothing left

[McG]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

When Treliving is done, Toronto will have nothing left

And with a barren future.

I still can’t believe that we won’t be through his mess until this time next year and the asinine conditions on our 2025 first round pick. And the sub conditions (however likely or unlikely) are even worse.

Glad he’s helping Toronto!

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1807465045422481569

[looooob]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1807465045422481569

Haha will believe it when I see it- unless it’s the flames or sens

[Ped]

The NHL has proven woefully uninterested in going after teams for violating the spirit of the salary cap except in certain instances. Robidas Island has been a known joke for years. The times teams have gotten away with avoiding cap hit is by and large ridiculous.

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1807465045422481569

2. It is expressly prohibited in the CBA for a free agent to agree to a post-contract arrangement for services, say as a team ambassador or in player development, as a way of working outside of the salary cap. That type of deal is outlawed and the #NHL would very likely also consider that circumvention.

Didn't the Oilers recently do this with one of their players?

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by D as in David

Didn't the Oilers recently do this with one of their players?

Duncan Keith

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

That's incredibly stupid by Toronto.

Congrats to Tanev for getting paid I guess. Too bad it's with that team.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by D as in David

Didn't the Oilers recently do this with one of their players?

Originally Posted by Jbo

Duncan Keith

Keith's early retirement did end up with a cap penalty (to the Hawks), so from the league's perspective, there wasn't any circumvention.

It's unfortunate that none of the penalty went against the Oilers because the Hawks could afford to sacrifice the cap space. The Oilers could not.

[Locke]

Lol!

"I love Dallas!"

Enjoy Toronto!