Nucker 67 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, MikeyD said: I honestly have this weird feeling it's how they had negotiations with the current gm crew. I think something soured. Seems really odd that guys are all just packing up and going without much word. Agree, like some mass exodus from the current management. I get the feeling they were disrespected, due to Benning spending all of his time chasing a mirage, aka OEL. I'm sure Benning had intentions of eventually negotiating and possibly re-signing Tanev, but Chris saw the writing on the wall. Benning has probably been low-balling on offers ($ and term), because there isn't much cap and they have a plan, but these loyal vets may be saying "F you, I know I'm worth more than that after what I've given". It's a tough business, I wouldn't want Benning's stress these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 I don't know that there's a need to look at it under a dramatic light. Words like disrespect, sour, loyalty, etc. are soap operas spins on it...but likely don't reflect the players' mindsets. This is all just part of it....contracts are negotiated under a cap that means that sometimes you have to plan for the future and budget. Make sacrifices and tough decisions. Terms come into play. It's not necessarily to be viewed as anything but "what it is". It's not personal. Things are ever changing and dynamic, it's not static. You don't know how well players will pan out and develop and as some do make the jump, they have to be factored in. Given a chance. Age comes into play in relation to contract terms. If players take it personally that's on them...but I don't think they do. I think they got offers that were within the team's future plans but they could do better elsewhere. So they chose to move on...no one forced anyone out. Or can blame them for leaving. Doesn't mean it was a sour exit. Loyal vets still are "people"...as are management. It's a job, not a love affair and changing teams is a common denominator in the league. Happens. Not sure why it has to be interpreted as something emotionally charged. Business transactions. I HATE it when players move on...but have accepted it as part of the deal. It's awful when it's a division rival, but there's no "blame" or "guilt" to be had in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCustodian Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I still can't really talk about this one. Will feel similar when Edler leaves or retires. Love these guys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanev Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) Thanks, Deb! Edited October 12, 2020 by Tanev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMelvin Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I am like... Tanev was a good defensemen. When he was healthy. They only player I knew who wore protective gear on the top of his skates and still turned sideways to block shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I get the feeling he's going to blend right in with the people of Calgary! Jokes aside, I wish him the best. Hate to see him in a Flames jersey, but I do hope for success the rest of his career. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballisticsports. Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Tanev- undrafted player who played the best he could and gave an honest effort , Yes he had injury issues, but he was a true defender, not fancy pants and avoid the puck. Thanks and good luck Tanev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckFan1123 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Tanev became my 2nd favorite player pretty early in his Canucks career, my favorite at the time being Jannik Hansen. When we traded Jannik I was devastated but grateful to have another player I felt so attached to on the team like Tanev. I’ve struggled to find another player since Hansen departed that I’ve really been able to latch onto. I mean, I genuinely like all the players we have but I’ve always felt having a favorite player is a special and important thing for a fan. Now I kind of feel at a loss. My favorite player from day 1 was Naslund and his departure pretty much perfectly came at the beginning of the Jannik era. I’ve been lucky to have only 3 favorite players in my 25ish years of Canucks fanhood and all 3 had great long tenures with the team. But now I have to find myself a new favorite. Thanks for all the great years Tanev! A true warrior and a truly sensational Hockey player to watch. I can only hope find an attachment to another player like the attachment I have towards Tanev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now