Confirmed with Link: Penguins sign Tanev for way too long and way too much

[Malkinstheman]

Panik Signed for 2.5, Hartman for 1.9 and we gave f***ing Tanev 3.5??

 

[Your Boy Troy]

Well, maybe they see him producing at a third-line clip, but I doubt it.

Rutherford has never been most adept at managing contracts, so this isn’t too surprising.

Let us hope that Tanev finds success.

 

[The Greatest 101]

JR so predictable lmao.

 

[Icarium]

You don't freaking sign a 4th liner to a 6 year deal, even if you don't overpay. A long deal and overpayment is beyond ridiculous.

 

[canadianguy77]

Giving 21 million dollars to a 27 year old with 50 points in his career seems....excessive.

 

[JackFr]

We could have got Donskoi for that money! God I am sick of this bullshit.

 

[Empoleon8771]

We didn't even get a ****ing discount for the term! He didn't deserve 3.5 million for 3 years and apparently we're banking on him improving as a 30 year old?

Tanev is only 27.

I will point out that Tanev has been steadily improving since turning pro, so I could see the Penguins thinking he's a new Hagelin. They're not signing a guy on the decline like they did with JJ, Tanev did have a good year last year. I hope people are able to separate the contract with the player when he plays here.

 

[kahlon66]

Fire this idiot
He has lost his marbles....Mario fire him right away

 

[Gurglesons]

Tanev is only 27.

I will point out that Tanev has been steadily improving since turning pro, so I could see the Penguins thinking he's a new Hagelin. They're not signing a guy on the decline like they did with JJ, Tanev did have a good year last year. I hope people are able to separate the contract with the player when he plays here.

Emp. Don’t make me quote your JJ takes.

This contract is terrible.

 

[Ryder71]

I like Tanev but if it's anywhere near three mil per this is a significant over payment. I can't imagine any other team even coming close to that term or AAV.

 

[DeadPuckEra]

JR laughing at his computer monitor (1998 HP model) with glee... thinking he just signed the 6 year answer to Tom Wilson..


Nobody tell him.

 

[Tender Rip]

My brain refuses to comprehend the notion that Brandon Tanev has just gotten 3.5 million a year for 6 years.

I will go puke, then go to bed. Holy shit.

 

[JackFr]

Tanev is only 27.

I will point out that Tanev has been steadily improving since turning pro, so I could see the Penguins thinking he's a new Hagelin. They're not signing a guy on the decline like they did with JJ, Tanev did have a good year last year. I hope people are able to separate the contract with the player when he plays here.

At the end of a 3 year deal he's be 30. So if we're going extra term and keeping the AAV high that means we think he's gonna be improving.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

There is just no way that 3.5AAV figure is accurate. It can't be. Nobody is that stupid. I choose to believe that other guy I never believe... Kingjerkski or whatever... who said it was closer to 2.4AAV.

 

[Shockmaster]

Seems to be conflicting reports on the AAV.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Official now.

 

[canadianguy77]

I like Tanev but if it's anywhere near three mil per this is a significant over payment. I can't imagine any other team even coming close to that term or AAV.

GMJR is competing with the voices in his head.

 

[kahlon66]

So Rutherford goes to all that trouble to make room for... Brandon Tanev????

He’s a f***en idiot

 

[dogthateats]

Full NMC

 

[Ryder71]

Term and cap hit are terrible. I feel sick!

 

[wej20]

Brett Connolly is signing with the Panthers for 4 years @ 3.5 million
Richard Panik signed with the Caps for 4 years @ 2.5 million
Ryan Hartman signed with the Wild for 2 years @ 1.9 million

Tanev should be making somewhere between what Hartman and Panik are making

 

[Clare2904]

This is BOLLOCKS

 

[Hockeygod66]

The assistant gms and everyone must be dumb as shit to think this is remotely a good idea. The penguins signing scrubs to half a decade deals is a really great trend.

 

[Shady Machine]

Remember when everyone was all positive after the Kessel trade haha.

 

[Tom Hanks]