I know a lot of people are going to laugh... but Tanev reminds me of Gretzky

[sam13371337]

gretz had more talent in his pinky then Tanev's entire family tree put together. PLEASE STOP EMBARRASING normal canuck fans with such ridiculous threads.....

the fact that so many agree makes me shake my head in shame.....

[Monty]

So I've let enough time go by where I feel I can comment on this. I've put a lot of thought into this:

Worst thread title ever.

[Snake Doctor]

[D-Money]

Obviously there was not the same quickness of development, Tanev is 24, Gretzky was doing all of his amazing tricks at 18, but still, the way Tanev thinks, the way he shows an ability to learn from his mistakes and continue to develop reminds me of Gretzky.

Both are not particularly imposing physically, but both have the gift of incredible hockey IQ.

Watching Tanev anticipate is a treat. In the Winnipeg game, his defence partner pinched, and the winger who was supposed to go to that position also over committed, and Tanev read the whole situation. Whereas a lot of defencemen would have been out of position, he was already moving towards the vulnerable wing and was in perfect position to break up what would have been a dangerous play.

We all used to think it was just a defence skill... but more and more Tanev is starting to show the same level of anticipation and ability to read the offensive play. And he is doing it without sacrificing his defensive positioning or leaving the team vulnerable.... it's all about timing, and Tanev really has the IQ to know just when to make the move.

I have a feeling that he has been laying back watching and remembering, and now has decided he understands the whole flow of play well enough that he is confident in starting to make his moves.

Nothing he does is on a whim or without careful consideration. He does everything only when he is totally sure of himself.

...I award you no points - and may God have mercy on your soul.

[Monty]

...I award you no points - and may God have mercy on your soul.

Took me longer than I expected, but probably the best quote from any Adam Sandler film. Well played, sir.

[WillyFox]

Not even going to read all ill add is lol

[bobopan]

If i didn't know any better judging by how some posters drool over every decent player we have this team should be a ???? dynasty...

[dank.sinatra]

...... There's quite a few players that have great anticipation that would be way better comparisons to Tanev than Gretzky hahaha

[Gross-Misconduct]

Wow...just wow.

[canucksnihilist]

and kesler is like lemieux? I see something in his game....

[canucksnihilist]

...... There's quite a few players that have great anticipation that would be way better comparisons to Tanev than Gretzky hahaha

how true.

Tanev, Orr, Lemieux and Howe.

[canucksnihilist]

Or do you mean facial features?

[Dion Phaneuf]

More like Sami Salo...for a Canuck comparsion.

[NUCKS4CUP 28]

i'm at a point now where i honestly expect tanev to be an all-star within 3 years. i won't be disappointed if he's not, but i definitely won't be surprised if he is.

I'm thinking the same way. I think Tanev very well could be our James Norris D-Man.

[CanucksSayEh]

He's our best D-man right now, I can see that gap getting bigger next year. Couple more pounds, experience, continuing rise in point totals..All Star.

[Gross-Misconduct]

Or do you mean facial features?

[Pears]

I think it's time to put down the pipe.

[Baggins]

I think it's fair to say this thread idea was about as good as this idea.....

Btw, Merry Christmas everyone!

[TheTruthHurts]

Learning from your mistakes. True of anyone who has accomplished anything in their life.

[awalk]

Gretzky also scored more pp goals than Tanev. All things considered I still give the edge to Gretzky.

I don't think you need to consider much to give the edge to Grets