Roomba With a Bauer
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Rumor: Dhaliwal: Edmonton Oilers are strongly after Chris Tanev
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Bouboumaster
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With Tanev, Edmonton would be without an elite defensemen, but that dcorps would still be very deep
That would be their best defensive squad since forever
Kulak is a solid 3rd pairing defenseman, they would have to figure out something about their 6th I guess
And the goalie thing too
That would be their best defensive squad since forever
Kulak is a solid 3rd pairing defenseman, they would have to figure out something about their 6th I guess
And the goalie thing too
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All the other top teams around Hollland have been making moves, he needs to do something and it’s likely going to be stupid
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He played his whole career in Vancouver until moron GM ghosted him when he didn't want to leave.
He offered the team a discount deal.
A young core most of which lived with him until he left
Boeser, Pettersson, Demko, Hughes all grew up calling him dad
1st place team in the league
Lost in game 7 SCF in his rookie year and has the chance to return for a first-pass cup win like Bourque or Willie Mitchell
Imagine the NHL defenseman he literally raised giving you the first pass in team history while shouting "Dad!" after his triumphant return to his "hometown" team, it goes in the discussion with best cup passes, especially since Tanev was so close in his rookie year and it's his son's rookie year as captain.
edit: extra expecially because your son became the best defenseman in the NHL, and if the Canucks win the cup Hughes will absolutely be in the discussion, AND he will be your d- partner
In another post you mention who he thinks is most likely to win the cup, and that's definitely relevant however I'd argue it's more relevent when choosing between teams you have no history with.
Even if Edmonton has a better chance, would Tanev rather win with players he knows and loves or with strangers? Keep in mind the team he knows and loves is 1st in the league and clears #2 by like 6 points, they're also 15 points ahead of the other interested team.
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some fan bases don’t like acknowledging they Vancouver is a highly sought after market to play in, even when they lose out on players they are still usually on the short list of teams they are considering.
When you talk about being a cup contender, the difference between Vancouver and Edmonton is fairly even on odds to win it all. So who wouldn’t take the better place to live?
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Love the Oilers this year
We going to be selling so wondering if any interest in Matt Gryzlk or Derek F
We going to be selling so wondering if any interest in Matt Gryzlk or Derek F
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I don't even think it even comes down to better places to live, he wanted to stay even when the Canucks were ass, it's like if Sam Gagner requested to come to the Canucks instead of the Oilers when he has a chance to show that the decade of darkness is gone and it was all worth it.
To throw away the chance to be an Oilers legend after all these years for a run with a team who would put your name up in history with guys like Chris Higgins and Maxim Lapierre is not close.
Roomba With a Bauer
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I wouldn't blame anyone for wanting to live in Vancouver vs any other city in the league.
Mr Positive
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There are plenty of good reasons that Tanev would prefer the Canucks but we aren't in his head. I don't think we should assume anything, which is what some fanbases love to do
DingDongCharlie
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Ceci would easily be the odd man out.
We have less then zero interest in LD.
Things the club is rumoured after. top 6 RW, 4th line C, RD upgrade and a veteran 1B goalie.
Now if you wanted to shop Brandon Carlo ...
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When a guy tries to include himself into a trade to get back onto the Canucks, we do know what’s in his head
Mr Positive
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If we even would assume there is any truth to that, it mostly just proves he wanted off a team selling off its good playersWhen a guy tries to include himself into a trade to get back onto the Canucks, we do know what’s in his head
But sure, we can use that as something to put on the Canucks side. It's just not that firm
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It was pretty firm, Conroy backed out to try and get more assets
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I imagine he’ll be happy with a chance to win this year, no matter where it is. He can sign where he wants in the summer
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Would you rather win with your hometown team who you raised and didn't want to leave even when they were a lottery team when that team is 1st in the league? He got to g7 SCF in his rookie year and knows how unlikely that is, why miss out on maybe the team's best chance.
Or would you rather win with a team you have no connection to?
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He will do what he has always done regardless of who he plays for. Tanev has never been a diva
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I do think his preference does matter, but I agree he would be quite flexible. Calgary's preference probably matters more.
If some eastern conference team offers a similar value I think that's where he goes
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Lunatik
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Sure, but he'd have to pay for it, since Ceci wouldn't be in teh Flames plans and the Oilers can't do a deal without cap coming backSadly I think Holland would force Conroy to take Ceci back.
What? Did I miss something where he said he tried to get traded to Vancouver
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Some Other Flame
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Tanev didn't try to get himself traded to Vancouver; that's just a misinterpretation of a tweet.
Vancouver was trying to get Tanev included.
Vancouver was trying to get Tanev included.
SupremeTeam16
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It’s interesting that this would come from Vancouver insider Dhaliwal.
Everything that has been coming from media guys who are well connected with the Oilers suggest they are after guys like Walker/Carrier who are more transitional defenders.
Maybe Tanev could be on Edmontons list but either way they would be smart to feign interest, keep the negotiation going and drive up the price for Vancouver, help the Flames and thenselves out. We know Vancouver really wants Tanev back and it’s likely they absolutely don’t want Edmonton getting their hands on him. They balked at a second 1st to include him in the Lindholm deal but when push comes to shove they’ll pay up to get their man and keep Edmonton from getting him.
Everything that has been coming from media guys who are well connected with the Oilers suggest they are after guys like Walker/Carrier who are more transitional defenders.
Maybe Tanev could be on Edmontons list but either way they would be smart to feign interest, keep the negotiation going and drive up the price for Vancouver, help the Flames and thenselves out. We know Vancouver really wants Tanev back and it’s likely they absolutely don’t want Edmonton getting their hands on him. They balked at a second 1st to include him in the Lindholm deal but when push comes to shove they’ll pay up to get their man and keep Edmonton from getting him.
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