Christopher Tanev's Playing Career May Be Over

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Might be a top 10 all time favorite player.

Get well and healthy brother, hockey is less important.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Might be a top 10 all time favorite player.

Get well and healthy brother, hockey is less important.

You guys related?

[Vinny01]

I still remember at the time being so disappointed we lost Brodie and replaced him with a broken down Tanev. I went on to watch Tanev be a complete steal of a deal over his entire 3.5 years as a Flames. Incredible player and I understood why Canuck fans loved him so much when he played for them.

Tough news if this is the end of the line for him.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

You guys related?

Obviously, based on his words he used they are brothers.

I bet they're even twins!

[Lewis_D]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

You guys related?

"Rest now brother. We have the watch, and I'll see you in Valhalla."

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Buff

Obviously, based on his words he used they are brothers.

I bet they're even twins!

You can tell them apart because TrentCrimmIndependent has teeth… plural.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I still remember at the time being so disappointed we lost Brodie and replaced him with a broken down Tanev. I went on to watch Tanev be a complete steal of a deal over his entire 3.5 years as a Flames. Incredible player and I understood why Canuck fans loved him so much when he played for them.

Tough news if this is the end of the line for him.

One of the most directly impactful players on the ice who’s ever worn the Flaming C. Just a beast defensively.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

One of the most directly impactful players on the ice who’s ever worn the Flaming C. Just a beast defensively.

Agreed. I love to hate on BT and he made some brutal UFA signings early with Raymond, Brouwer, and Neal but he ended his run with 4 very solid signings of Tanev, Markstrom, Coleman, and Kadri have all been great value for the flames.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Lewis_D

"Rest now brother. We have the watch, and I'll see you in Valhalla."

cringe

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by Lewis_D

"Rest now brother. We have the watch, and I'll see you in Valhalla."

Not sure if your sarcastically or sincerely quoting Kash Patal

[Lewis_D]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

Not sure if your sarcastically or sincerely quoting Kash Patal

I can assure you I'd never quote him sincerely lol.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Lewis_D

I can assure you I'd never quote him sincerely lol.

That was my impression.

[Stampede2TheCup]

Originally Posted by Fire

If he gets a concussion from that sort of contact it's time to hang it up.

Their heads bumped when Tanev wasn’t expecting any contact. Anyone could get a concussion from that hit.

[SutterBrother]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Agreed. I love to hate on BT and he made some brutal UFA signings early with Raymond, Brouwer, and Neal but he ended his run with 4 very solid signings of Tanev, Markstrom, Coleman, and Kadri have all been great value for the flames.

I think you missed one...

As for Tanev, at a certain point you hope guys step back from hockey before they wind up like Joe Murphy because they're so damaged.

Most players don't get to choose their exit from the NHL. He is such a warrior I worry about it.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by SutterBrother

I think you missed one...

As for Tanev, at a certain point you hope guys step back from hockey before they wind up like Joe Murphy because they're so damaged.

Most players don't get to choose their exit from the NHL. He is such a warrior I worry about it.

Who was missed?

[SutterBrother]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Who was missed?

Huberdeau. Although in fairness that was an extension rather than UFA.

But to the point Brad made early mistakes but later on was better, I'd point to that and say "no he wasn't".

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by SutterBrother

Huberdeau. Although in fairness that was an extension rather than UFA.

But to the point Brad made early mistakes but later on was better, I'd point to that and say "no he wasn't".

I mean I think the Huberdeau contract is among the worst in the league and yes I was talking about UFA deals. I will say the Huberdeau deal made sense at the time as well just aged terribly but likely has peaked with how bad it has been with his improved play and rising cap. In terms of extensions the Weegar one looks great.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by SutterBrother

Huberdeau. Although in fairness that was an extension rather than UFA.

But to the point Brad made early mistakes but later on was better, I'd point to that and say "no he wasn't".

If you add Huberdeau then you have to add Weegar. And Pospisil, Tkachuk, Mangiapane, and Vladar.

[Ashartus]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I mean I think the Huberdeau contract is among the worst in the league and yes I was talking about UFA deals. I will say the Huberdeau deal made sense at the time as well just aged terribly but likely has peaked with how bad it has been with his improved play and rising cap. In terms of extensions the Weegar one looks great.

I don't think the Huberdeau deal ever made sense, it was a panic reaction by Treliving and the owners. While his drop-off wasn't predicted it was a clear overpayment for someone who was viewed as a pretty one-dimensional player (who in all fairness has become much more well-rounded).

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Stampede2TheCup

Their heads bumped when Tanev wasn’t expecting any contact. Anyone could get a concussion from that hit.

I'm not 100% sure their heads did hit. And if they did, that wasn't the main part of the collision that affected Tanev's head. Take a look at the overhead shot in slow motion - the direction of Tanev's head movement is past Demidov's helmet initially instead of directly away from it, like you would expect if the helmets were colliding.