Popular Post -DLC- Posted October 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2020 I felt it was only right for a guy who gave us over a decade of service. Tanev developed into a smooth, reliable defenseman. A warrior - people complained he got injured a lot but it happens when you play a solid, fearless game. It never stopped him from blocking shots....he and Edler were 3rd and 4th overall in the league last year. We watched him grow from a fresh faced kid into locker room "Dad". We all know how he has helped Quinn slide nicely into place. He will be missed. Not sure I'll be able to stomach him in the "other guy's" jersey. Thank you, Tequila...wish you all the best (off the ice!). 5 6 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Slegr Posted October 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) He was a warrior, for sure. Still, I have to say, I get that players need to look out for themselves at the end of the day, but really, is there no sense of honour anymore? How two of our long-serving better players can just pick up and sign with one of biggest division rivals like that? Granted, we had cap trouble and couldn’t afford what they rightly earned, but to me it’s still deeply disrespectful to fans when a player signs with a big division opponent. I know it’s different circumstances than like Tavares leaving the Islanders for the Leafs, but still, as much as I liked Tanev and Markstrom, that pretty much disappears when they choose to sign with the Flames. Sure, it’s their choice and they earned it, but as a fan of the Canucks first, I’ve earned the right to boo these guys the next time I see them play. Edited October 10, 2020 by Slegr 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) I made a video on him a while ago I'm sure some would enjoy. Edited October 10, 2020 by ItsMillerTime 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Slegr said: He was a warrior, for sure. Still, I have to say, I get that players need to look out for themselves at the end of the day, but really, is there no sense of honour anymore? How two of our long-serving better players can just pick up and sign with one of biggest division rivals like that? Granted, we had cap trouble and couldn’t afford what they rightly earned, but to me it’s still deeply disrespectful to fans when a player signs with a big division opponent. I know it’s different circumstances than like Tavares leaving the Islanders for the Leafs, but still, as much as liked Tanev and Markstrom, that pretty much disappears when they choose to sign with the Flames. Sure, it’s their choice and they earned it, but as a fan of the Canucks first, I’ve earned the right to boo these guys the next time I see them play. I don't think it's about picking another "team".....more so, picking another "offer" that just happens to come from that team. They wanted the best $$/term and it just so happened Calgary was the team offering them that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcheeze86 Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Loved this guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: I don't think it's about picking another "team".....more so, picking another "offer" that just happens to come from that team. They wanted the best $$/term and it just so happened Calgary was the team offering them that. I get that, but players still need to realize it’s fully disrespectful to their fans, the same fans who made them stars. We were very patient with Tanev all those seasons he got injured. We were patient with Markstrom all those seasons he was average or below. We did give these players initial offers that they declined. They then signed with our biggest rival. It’s their right, but there is zero honour in it, and to me, it compromises recognition of their contributions towards this team. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Knows Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 It's all about the $$$$. They have families and futures after hockey to prepare for. I won't like seeing them in Flames jerseys but I still respect them and everything they did for our team. I wish them success just not their new team. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 16 minutes ago, Slegr said: He was a warrior, for sure. Still, I have to say, I get that players need to look out for themselves at the end of the day, but really, is there no sense of honour anymore? How two of our long-serving better players can just pick up and sign with one of biggest division rivals like that? Granted, we had cap trouble and couldn’t afford what they rightly earned, but to me it’s still deeply disrespectful to fans when a player signs with a big division opponent. I know it’s different circumstances than like Tavares leaving the Islanders for the Leafs, but still, as much as I liked Tanev and Markstrom, that pretty much disappears when they choose to sign with the Flames. Sure, it’s their choice and they earned it, but as a fan of the Canucks first, I’ve earned the right to boo these guys the next time I see them play. So if you work at Office Depot, you're not allowed to later on work at Staples? It's a job dude. They're allowed to work for other employers, no ill will. If you only liked Tanev & Markstrom cuz' they were Canucks, guess what? You were never really fans of them to begin with. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEGCanuck Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 I can imagine Tanev returning to the Canucks after he retires to work in management. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 30 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: I felt it was only right for a guy who gave us over a decade of service. Tanev developed into a smooth, reliable defenseman. A warrior - people complained he got injured a lot but it happens when you play a solid, fearless game. It never stopped him from blocking shots....he and Edler were 3rd and 4th overall in the league last year. We watched him grow from a fresh faced kid into locker room "Dad". We all know how he has helped Quinn slide nicely into place. He will be missed. Not sure I'll be able to stomach him in the "other guy's" jersey. Thank you, Tequila...wish you all the best (off the ice!). Super impressive from the moment he stepped up in the '11 Cup Finals. Gonna miss the guy, but onwards & upwards as they say. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, falcon45ca said: So if you work at Office Depot, you're not allowed to later on work at Staples? It's a job dude. They're allowed to work for other employers, no ill will. If you only liked Tanev & Markstrom cuz' they were Canucks, guess what? You were never really fans of them to begin with. Well, call me old fashioned, but to me it’s very disrespectful to fans. Would the Sedins have ever played for the Flames? Or Trevor Linden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollieo Del Fuego Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 All the best to Chris and Marky....except when we play them... Chris is a Salt of the earth type of guy that kept on giving ...even when hurt... He will be missed....! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballisticsports. Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) I cheered for them while they were Canucks and appreciated them while here They no longer wanted or are Canucks, so the cheering stops for me, as they are on Calgary trying to help them beat us in games and the standings Tanev might get ROH one day and that will be the only other time they get a cheer from me Edited October 10, 2020 by ba;;isticsports 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon45ca Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 12 minutes ago, Slegr said: Well, call me old fashioned, but to me it’s very disrespectful to fans. Would the Sedins have ever played for the Flames? Or Trevor Linden? Depends if they were ever offered a solid contract from them. I'd say it's very disrespectful to the players to only care about them when they play for your team. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Hoping to be there for his appreciation night. Guy was a beast for us. All the best "dad." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 Well I guess if Calgary hadn't made the offer, he could've retired and cashed in as an artist. A good read on "Dad" here: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/chris-tanev-is-the-canucks-team-dad-and-everythings-coming-up-pug-2039896 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballisticsports. Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, debluvscanucks said: Well I guess if Calgary hadn't made the offer, he could've retired and cashed in as an artist. A good read on "Dad" here: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/canucks-hockey/chris-tanev-is-the-canucks-team-dad-and-everythings-coming-up-pug-2039896 Is that a Flames C with an orca? The new Marky Tanev sweaters? Edited October 10, 2020 by ba;;isticsports 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobar Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Unreal how someone can call this disrespectful to the fans. They have every right to go for the big payday no matter what team. Childish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 One of my favourite players from the get go. I'll always have a soft spot for the reliable defensive players. Definitely hurts a lot to see him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Slegr said: He was a warrior, for sure. Still, I have to say, I get that players need to look out for themselves at the end of the day, but really, is there no sense of honour anymore? How two of our long-serving better players can just pick up and sign with one of biggest division rivals like that? Granted, we had cap trouble and couldn’t afford what they rightly earned, but to me it’s still deeply disrespectful to fans when a player signs with a big division opponent. I know it’s different circumstances than like Tavares leaving the Islanders for the Leafs, but still, as much as I liked Tanev and Markstrom, that pretty much disappears when they choose to sign with the Flames. Sure, it’s their choice and they earned it, but as a fan of the Canucks first, I’ve earned the right to boo these guys the next time I see them play. If you have to move you go for the best offer and situation. It's just that simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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