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The Leafs didn’t have to take this chance on Tanev at this stage in his career but given the cost and fit, it's a bet worth making.
Jonas Siegel111
Six years is a very long time for a soon-to-be-35-year-old shutdown defenseman but Tanev is exactly what the Leafs need.
Dom Luszczyszyn172
In return, Dallas received Toronto's 2026 seventh-round pick and the expiring contract of Max Ellis.
The Athletic Staff175
Tanev, acquired from Calgary before the trade deadline, has fit in even better than Dallas hoped.
Pierre LeBrun36
Bedard, a hotshot, offensive rookie looks up to Tanev, one of the best defenders of his generation.
Julian McKenzie and Mark Lazerus24
Tanev is expected to make his Stars debut on either Saturday or Tuesday, and coach Pete DeBoer has plenty of options.
Saad Yousuf48
The Stars learned their lesson from last year's playoff run and fortified their blue line by acquiring Tanev from Calgary.
Saad Yousuf84
Tanev notched 14 points with the Flames this season and has one goal and 13 assists through 56 games played in 2023-24.
The Athletic Staff189
Would Tanev help the Oilers in their quest for the playoffs? Would the Flames want to deal such a key defenceman to a rival?
Julian McKenzie and Daniel Nugent-Bowman67
The Athletic's Harman Dayal and Max Bultman pick perfect player-team fits at this year's trade deadline, along with what they could cost.
Harman Dayal and Max Bultman210
The Flames are at the heart of trade season. So, we took some of your trade proposals and evaluated the best ones.
Julian McKenzie59
Tanev has worn the label of "injury-prone," and fans may want to see him sit out ahead of a possible trade. But how realistic is that?
Julian McKenzie17
With steady interest in Tanev around the NHL, where is he most likely to end up in a trade?
Julian McKenzie and Shayna Goldman75
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving is a huge fan of Tanev, who would fit seamlessly on the back end. Could Toronto make it work?
Jonas Siegel155
Who's out there for the Jets to acquire? And how might those players fit into the lineup?
Murat Ates222
We are 10 weeks to the day away from the NHL’s trade deadline, and it's time to start prognosticating where the top names will end up.
Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston217
Tanev suffered the injury Monday night against the Colorado Avalanche after a collision with Avs forward Ross Colton.
Julian McKenzie7
The Flames boast three defenders, all pending UFAs, who look like fits for the Maple Leafs.
Jonas Siegel144
Criticized UFA signings a year apart, Chris Tanev and Erik Gudbranson have established themselves as vital cogs in the Flames' improved PK.
Darren Haynes28
After this season, there is reason to believe that Tanev will continue to rise to the occasion for the Flames.
Hailey Salvian and Dom Luszczyszyn21
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