The free agent signing of Brandon Tanev certainly sparked a range of emotions among the Pittsburgh Penguins’ fanbase and media, with most of it falling on the negative side. I was among that group. My initial criticism of the signing wasn’t necessarily about Tanev the player (I think he is a useful player that can provide something to the bottom six — he is fast, he can defend. He is not like the last former Jets forward the Penguins signed in free agency). It was about the contract, and how it is kind of foolish for a team with cap issues to dedicate six years and $3.
Talking myself into Brandon Tanev’s role with the Penguins
