Carol Schram: Anatomy of a rebuild: Yes, Chris Tanev could be a great fit for the Leafs D While the Buffalo Sabres continue to offer an example of how not to rebuild an NHL franchise, positive lessons can be taken from the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are on the lookout for more talent to continue their progress.

If the Canucks are serious about trying to trade Tanev, Jim Benning should definitely give Lou Lamoriello a call and see if there's a deal to be made.

No thanks. But nice article.

If the Canucks are serious about trying to trade Tanev, Jim Benning should definitely give Lou Lamoriello a call and see if there's a deal to be made.

No thanks. But nice article.
- Matthews_Auston

I didn't realize beggars could be choosers???

If you got any other bright ideas of RHD that the Laffs have available, we're all ears...

hint: Corrado doesn't count

Any Leafs fans mind explaining Nylander's full value and why they would never trade him for Tanev?

is this a Leafs blog or a Canucks blog?

Anatomy of a Rebuild= getting lucky and landing McDavid/Matthews.

I rarely criticize blogs, but I didn't agree with any of this.

Any Leafs fans mind explaining Nylander's full value and why they would never trade him for Tanev?


- fry

I can't even begin to answer that

Tanev is not worth anywhere near what you people think he's worth.

Teams DO NOT go out and pay ridiculous sums for defensive-minded players from the worst defensive teams. Like ever.

We are in for years of pain upcoming. We are about to pay the bill for 5 whole years of boneheaded decisions by ownership and management. And, it's going to be devastating.

If you thought we were bad the last couple years, just wait!...

I didn't realize beggars could be choosers???

If you got any other bright ideas of RHD that the Laffs have available, we're all ears...

hint: Corrado doesn't count
- Brooks_Light

I didn't realize that Tanev was the only possible D option out there to explore???

Furthermore, Tanev's career numbers are M-E-H. He's a decent defender who blocks a few shots, nothing more. Pretty sure the Leafs could find a better way to spend $4.5M over the next three years, especially given what Benning would be asking for in return.

Remind me what Tanev's injury history looks like?

Benning should be creating a bidding war for Tanev.

Tanev is not worth anywhere near what you people think he's worth.

Teams DO NOT go out and pay ridiculous sums for defensive-minded players from the worst defensive teams. Like ever.

We are in for years of pain upcoming. We are about to pay the bill for 5 whole years of boneheaded decisions by ownership and management. And, it's going to be devastating.

If you thought we were bad the last couple years, just wait!...
- stringerbell

See Hall, Taylor

I usually really enjoy and value Carol's work. I have to agree with you on this one.

Edit: was supposed to be quoting Crazybagoham

I didn't realize beggars could be choosers???

If you got any other bright ideas of RHD that the Laffs have available, we're all ears...

hint: Corrado doesn't count
- Brooks_Light

Laffs.

Any Leafs fans mind explaining Nylander's full value and why they would never trade him for Tanev?


- fry

Same reasons why calgary wouldn't trade tkachuck for tanev

See Hall, Taylor
- NorthNuck

So honestly what do you think Vancouver can get for Tanev from Toronto?

If the Canucks are serious about trying to trade Tanev, Jim Benning should definitely give Lou Lamoriello a call and see if there's a deal to be made.

No thanks. But nice article.
- Matthews_Auston

Tanev is not worth anywhere near what you people think he's worth.

Teams DO NOT go out and pay ridiculous sums for defensive-minded players from the worst defensive teams. Like ever.

We are in for years of pain upcoming. We are about to pay the bill for 5 whole years of boneheaded decisions by ownership and management. And, it's going to be devastating.

If you thought we were bad the last couple years, just wait!...
- stringerbell

You should post more often.

So honestly what do you think Vancouver can get for Tanev from Toronto?
- Matthews_Auston

I don't know or care I'd rather not help TO get better. I also don't think we can get Taylor Hall for Tanev, I'm just saying if the bar is set there, we can probably do better than you guys think

You should post more often.
- Marwood

Tanev is not worth anywhere near what you people think he's worth.

Teams DO NOT go out and pay ridiculous sums for defensive-minded players from the worst defensive teams. Like ever.

We are in for years of pain upcoming. We are about to pay the bill for 5 whole years of boneheaded decisions by ownership and management. And, it's going to be devastating.

If you thought we were bad the last couple years, just wait!...
- stringerbell

Ooh stringer....

Is Adam Larson an offensive defence, a career high 24 points with 3 goals that season suggests not. Yet he garnered Hall.

Tanev has less upside, yes. But right now is a better defensive player. Career high 14 points with 2 goals.

Great analytic numbers for tanev. He drives possession.

He won't ever get a hall caliber return but don't underestimate his value.

I wouldn't trade him for nylander myself. Don't need anymore pussies on the team.

But don't kid yourself, his worth is substantial.

Marner? Dare to dream my friends, date to dream.

See Hall, Taylor
- NorthNuck

Buuuuuuuuuut, Tanev isn't anywhere close to the D Larsson is.

oh

I didn't realize that Tanev was the only possible D option out there to explore???

Furthermore, Tanev's career numbers are M-E-H. He's a decent defender who blocks a few shots, nothing more. Pretty sure the Leafs could find a better way to spend $4.5M over the next three years, especially given what Benning would be asking for in return.

Remind me what Tanev's injury history looks like?
- As_I_See_It

Adam Larson 24yo
13G 75A 88pts in 353 games

Chris Tanev 27yo
16G 59A 75Pts in 348 games

Looks pretty comparable to me....