MLHS · Jul 1, 2024
Instant Analysis: Chris Tanev inks six-year, $4.5 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs
Chris Tanev, Maple Leafs FA TargetFinally, the Maple Leafs have landed a proper top-four right-handed defenseman. It comes with a six-year term ($4.5 million AAV) for the 34-year-old Chris Tanev.
How Tanev can change the Leafs‘ blue line for the better (significantly) and where he could fit (Morgan Rielly’s best-ever RD partner, or perhaps on a shutdown pairing with Jake McCabe) was covered in-depth by our own Anthony Petreilli when the Leafs made the trade for Tanev’s rights:
First and foremost, we should note that Tanev was, once again, excellent last season. His work in the first two rounds of the playoffs was nothing short of special while matching up against elite players by and large.