Breaking Down The Entire 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs Draft Class + Chris Tanev Is A Leaf?!

17:04 Chris Tanev discussion
Steve Dangle recaps and analyzes the entire 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs draft class. Does he like their selections? Then, he takes a quick look at the Maple Leafs decision to deal for the rights to UFA Defensemen Chris Tanev.
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[@powwowken2760]

Whenever you feel iffy about your team going "off board" on a draft pick just remember that there has never, in the history of any sports league, been a Draft that would be redrafted in the exact same order 5 years down the road.

[@OWlsfordshire]

Wrong

[@powwowken2760]

@@OWlsfordshire Yes you are, but it's okay, I won't judge.

[@Swyzzl]

​@@OWlsfordshirefym wrong 💀

[@S.General]

Keep justifying your bad pick haha

[@jakubwidlarz]

Key note about Halinka: Ocelari Triniec not only won their 5th consecutive Czech Senior title(doing a reverse sweep in the semis against Sparta Prague thanks to a 4OT(!) Game 7 winner), but also won the U20 league where Miro played the bulk of his games. So even at AHL level he'll bring that championship predigree.

[@linezz9671]

Still mad we didnt take mews.....but hey we still did good i guess😅

[@linezz9671]

Stamkos 4.5mill 5 years LFG

[@__._._-_._.__]

Sign tanev long term doesn’t matter if he doesn’t play the last 2 or so years leafs want and need to win now not later. Idk how ppl are upset with getting rid of a 7th and a potential bottom 6 fwd.

[@hockeyfan7100]

Because Tanev is an older- 34 going on 35- near the end of his career player who gets injured more often than not. They need better, younger defense. I hope the Leafs don't/can't sign him.

[@__._._-_._.__]

@@hockeyfan7100 10/13 szns he’s played 50+ games, they don’t need him every single game they 1000% need him come playoffs. along with other guys too, you clearly haven’t seen this guys game. He locked down one of the best players in the entire league in mackinnon, not a single dman on this roster im decades can do that.

[@adamwest1138]

Let's be honest- if the leafs don't go for it the next 2-3 years it's rebuild time. If you can save some cap space those 2-3 seasons by signing Tanev long term- I think that's a good deal. If they don't win a cup in 2-3 years the leafs will be n full rebuild anyway

[@leafside516]

@@hockeyfan7100 "Better" is the wrong word. Tanev is currently an ELITE defender. The injury/longevity concerns are legitimate, but he is an elite defender. Can't get much better for what he costs.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Because if Taniv wants to be a leaf, he signs here. Now Tree has to sign him at whatever cost to save face for trading for his rights. A stupid needless move. The Leafs management continues its pathetic blunders. There is still a chance he goes for money and a team like Utah outbid the Leafs. You want one or two good D man, you trade Marner for them.

[@XxHarounXx]

Tanev for 7 years lower aav and robidas island for last 3 years

[@bradleyvision7315]

then a team can just offer him 4x5 easily and not have to deal with delusional leafs fans or have to worry about yall harassing his family on social media

[@EthanSeguin2]

​​@@bradleyvision7315you do realize that every fan base of every sports team has dumb fans like that

[@pitbull7676]

💯 facts!!! But you already have people blowing it out of proportion. #1 He hasn't even signed yet, and #2 Some people have no idea how the cap works. If I recall correctly, we have the guy who helped with the last CBA in management. I could be wrong, though.

[@people3865]

That's what I'm expecting as well

[@EthanSeguin2]

@@pitbull7676 exactly but unfortunately those boneheads are there better to just ingore them

[@les9870]

The NHL board has Victor listed at 5'11" 137lbs. The kid is an enigma. 😂

[@skafreak69]

Either that or a paperweight

[@wizzerwiser2056]

@@skafreak69 He's not that heavy.

[@thataintrightisit]

That was pretty much my size at 17-18 too…I was 6’1 and 190lbs at 22. People grow…

[@northerngurl6178]

East ender represent here (Courtice) I've never been to a Gens game, most definitely plan on checking out some games this year too, lets go Ben !!

[@jayalves1209]

It's awesome. Cheap tickets and when they play London Peterbourgh there is a few other teams fights happen, definitely good atmosphere. And of course as any good ol hockey games.... THE REFS SUCKKKKKKKK

[@mattacameron]

This is the year to change that, they are going to be an exciting team this upcoming season.

[@northerngurl6178]

@@jayalves1209 I'm originally from Sudbury so I would probably go to one of the few times they would play the Wolves, I've never embraced Gens hockey because I'm not from here, I'm too loyal for that I guess, but I love good hockey so I'd definitely be down for a Gens/Pete's game, thanks for the advice ✌️

[@GG-sn4cw]

Tanev I would give him 7 years $3.5 million a year upfront signing bonus

[@cweedcoins1640]

That is why we call them DEFENSE MEN they defend and the Leafs were poor defensively on the back end so yes a right shot D man work hoarse is just what is needed

[@ratedRblazin420]

*workhorse

[@UzumakiNaruto_]

Well if we're talking about the playoffs the Leafs were losing more games from a lack of scoring and poor goaltending than from poor defense. When you can't score more than 2-3 goals a playoff game over the past couple of post seasons you're not going to go far.

[@tgidds]

​@UzumakiNaruto_ More than one thing can be true, and we needed a right shot D.

[@cweedcoins1640]

@@ratedRblazin420 Spelling was not my best subject I was to busy playing hockey

[@3MPR355]

“Why don’t you cry and poop in your hat” Best Steve Dangle quote of 2024

[@Diademic111]

we have more than enough players who can bury the puck... we needed a defenseman capable of playing in his own end, I'm stoked! And Danford's a really good shot blocker and penalty killer also.

[@pitbull7676]

Let's go, Chris Tanev. By the way, Steve, I've been watching you grow for years.

[@ryanhillier107]

Pause

[@bBrooksR]

@@ryanhillier107being a grower is nothing to be ashamed of about!

[@CoachingCanuck]

​@@bBrooksRphrasing..... phrasing...lol

[@gregRamsay]

....THAT , May be the Most Non-Stocker / Stocker-Sounding Comment i've Ever Heard... He's Been Watching You STEVE ! ;) Lmaooo

[@hellodbone]

are you calling him fat?

[@rodchallis8031]

I can't imagine Treliving making the deal for Tanev without knowing signing him was a foregone conclusion. Imagine if they don't sign him? Eeeeeesh. While I don't think Treliving is risk averse, I don't see him throwing the dice like that.

[@speed150mph]

Let’s face it. Tanev and Brad have worked together for years in Calgary. I imagine they have a good relationship. I feel like Tanev will be willing to work with them for a good deal to finish off his NHL career in his home town (yes btw, he was born in Toronto).

[@darrelldart4573]

You do realize that they will speak prior to Tanev becoming a free agent and if he has no intention in signing in Toronto they can trade him Saturday or Sunday there is that option but you people just like bashing the leafs so much those kind of thoughts don't enter your mind .If he does sign which is also very possible and for a 7th round player that would probably never play and a prospect huh doesn't sound like a bad price for a coveted defenseman even at 34 yrs old

[@Firearcher4]

I wish the Leafs would stop trading draft picks for rentals.

[@aaronbak11]

I just noticed the Victory Puppies sign above your head. I love it!

[@Ferg13]

Wow. A letter in his draft year. Quite impressive. The team had a lot of faith in the kid. What Steve said about Danford play. I’ve heard other reports of the same thing Steve had said. Leafs need that. Team first mentality. He’s already wearing his blood sweat tears and heart on the Oshawa jersey. He doesn’t lose that. He is exactly who I’d want on my team.

[@junk3996]

Question Steve: in what type of scenario would you actually poop in your hat?

[@1967wazzy]

Thanks steve very well explained i hate all these wanna bees that have no idea what they are saying i avoid em and just wait for your imput thanks so much

[@alangris365]

Let me tell YOU a true draft story, 2015 the hockey news has their top 100 guys, one guy drops out of the top 20 and is still there when the leafs are picking next with the 34 pick ,im so happy , thinking this is a good choice , they dont pick the guy ranked 20th they pic Travis Dermott , Carolina picks next they grab him , Sebastian Aho

[@DAMNDANNY88]

Should have taken kiviharju :( (In the third round)

[@urban.drooid71]

GO LEAFS GO

[@thomassmith9025]

Give Noah Chadwick more love he had a great year

[@Qmocean]

Does the NHL do anything like the NFL does with Mr Irrelevant for the last pick of the draft?

[@kpcomments]

Lol, poop in your hat? What is that? Great vid steve

[@stewdumplings7847]

Wake me up when the future rebuild is nearly done. Next 5 years will be a complete waste of time.

[@mathwiz3145]

18 year old, 6 feet 1, 140 pounds…. With the nutritionist and strength coaches the leafs have, they should be able to get him to gain weight, assuming his lack of weight gain isn’t due to anything like an unusually high metabolism. 🤷

[@CrimsonicStorm]

Hes at least 160lbs at this point. He probably fills out at like 185-190.

[@Nick-x3n]

PROSPECT EXPERT steve dungle picks Hlinka over Demidov. Good call expert

[@jadenippersiel912]

I want Layhey to pan out so we can have a “Mr layhe” on the team

[@richardenriquez8449]

Dallas gets cap relief from Suter buyout and moves on from Tanev. Guess Bichel is gonna get a great opportunity.

[@brandonhaidon6705]

Hopefully lundqvist reaches his potential too next season

[@starpetalarts6668]

I was watching on SNO then they cut to the blue jays again... what I had to do was watch on another SN channel and my Rogers' guide said it was the Blue Jays game but instead of the Jays it was the draft... it was weird Steve, it was weird.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Am I the only one thinking trading for Tanivs rights was needless. Now Tree needs to sign him at whatever cost necessary. If Taniv wants to be leaf, he signs here. The rights trade was a waste of a 7th-round pick. Seems to me that Leafs are continuing to make stupid knee-jerk decisions.

[@rileystone3017]

One defensemen has scored 30+ goals in a season since the 05 lockout... Mike Green - Washington Capitals - 2008-09 - 31 goals (IN 68 GAMES!!)

[@ontariosmosthaunted]

He better get going on tanev!!

[@rileystone3017]

we just watched the panthers and golden knights win the cup and you think its okay to be small??? wake up Steve... you always talk about how size is so important... you're just a mouthpiece for leafs PR... drafting a guy who's 140 pounds is NOT a good pick

[@julienor9845]

I whish Solberg went to the leafs it would have been fun, but sounds like you got a solid prospect

[@Sir_Godz]

that 7 other teams passed on cuz he is a right handed D that is just that good....

[@anthonyfaccaro7118]

​@@Sir_GodzIts not always about the best available, its also about needs, are you new here?

[@Ferg13]

Yea…. That Cowan made me eat crow. Raw crow. With feathers still attached. And a very good indication I am where I should be. At home. Being an armchair GM LOL I seen one of the fan offer from leafs to flames for Markstrom. And a dman. See if I can remember. Robertson Minton Player Player 1st RD pick. I says Put in Cowan and take out Minton. After seeing what I saw for his analysis was out of this world. Sportscasters and such were praising him Again. I’m exactly where I should be. At home in my chair playing just armchair GM That would have been a bit of a steal for flames. But all is moot now since Markstrom was traded to Jersey. Keefe is gonna have some fun This yr. He’s already got a better goalie the. What the leafs have had in awhile lol. Now Peafs have Tanev a right. Sign the boy. Then let’s go after Perron.

[@jimclarence5441]

After that Huberdeau signing, Trevling made in Calgary, do you really trust him to spend the Leafs fragile wisely? Tanev has been a warrior for years, but no reason to think he can continue his stellar play for years.

[@anthonyfaccaro7118]

Nobody does, its called aging. If your too scared to take risks, gm job isnt for you. Jagr still was playing professionally at 50, hes an outlier but it proves the point.....you just dont know.

[@tgidds]

Dude was forced to make that trade, and people where impressed at his return at the time, its not his fault Huberdeau dipped. All GM's make bad trades tf

[@jimclarence5441]

@@tgidds I thought it was a great trade for the Flames. But the resigning of Huberdeau was terrible. Paying a 30 year old the second highest left winger for eight years....absolutely silly,

[@dsc4178]

Still can't draft a #1 defenceman, so.... Puck movers but not Norris-capable guys. If your D has no one who is a threat to score, then you have 3-on-5 offense, and any team will love facing that.

[@Mylife4hockey]

Trying to think the last time the leafs picked outside of Ontario.... Can you not get a guy like that in yhe 2nd or 3rd or even 4th... So if you trade down to 31 to get a 2nd can't you get the nest available for the 31... then that 2nd get Ben....

[@RumAndWhiskey]

For some international context here: 148 pounds = 65kg 159 pounds = 72kg

[@robrick9361]

What's that in stone.

[@Sir_Godz]

@@robrick9361 too Effing light to play pro hockey

[@RumAndWhiskey]

@@robrick9361 I think that’s around 10.5 and 11 and a half stone

[@andrewgreen815]

I'll let you know in 4 years what I think of this Leafs draft class. At this time, I think they did pretty much OK.

[@miken8889]

Sam mccue, younger brother of London knights max mccue!

[@pfgpye]

I am a die hard leafs fan I saw the leafs win their last stately cup. So here us the scoop, until the leafs free up salary caps and money. Your going to see the Sam old shit show year after year. Okay take this up coming season. No defenceman again and still trying to goaltending squared away. They can nit do anything no cap space. They will loose out in the first of the play offs again this year. Spin it as you may.

[@EnglishFuture-xg1gw]

Dubas passes over Schnieder RHD 6'4 defender. 😂clown. (he plays for the conference finalist NYR).

[@donniedoesdishes]

yeah he looks pretty good

[@johnston1313]

Johnny Gaudreau was listed as 137lb when he was drafted by the flames.

[@TRUMPONTHEGO]

Domi just signed with the leafs boys hes back ❤😭 steve make a video already man

[@NickAlsup]

Les then a minute in... Olaf kolzig was a leaf???!! Wild

[@jwbrouwer5177]

Wait we could have had that norwegisn kid? Sucks to be a leafs fan.

[@sempcast]

Wasn’t Tavares an Oshawa General?

[@rileystone3017]

Holmberg is not a "young guy" anymore, Steve...

[@rileystone3017]

the leafs are not making the 2025 playoffs

[@blairogden3447]

As a leafs fan Chris tanner is a very good defensive player let’s go Brad

[@mattlovespeebee]

Thank you, Steve. Another great video and just what we needed!

[@lloydkuepfer1599]

Leaf's stop trading your picks you fools

[@maxymilien84]

"Sneak another half inch into his height" That's what she said

[@Jimy1017]

what does he mean "not Marshall Rifai"?

[@MSchmitz-ce9fu]

Every leaf fan after draft: Time to plan the parade route

[@andrewzador9428]

Can you pronounce his name now? 😂

[@jayalves1209]

I live in Oshawa. N Ben is a great player. You can see he has passion for the sport n for his team. Let's goooooii

[@keatonshannon1680]

I also live in oshawa

[@INMATEofARKHAM]

6 years for Tanov? 😮

[@pitbull7676]

It will all be front-loaded, and he will retire before his deal is up, that's if he signs.

[@ridebmx24seven]

idk, Tanov is fairly non-existent...

[@wilseph1]

Definitely 3 years on Robidas island.

[@jimclarence5441]

@@pitbull7676 You know if a deal is front loaded, and a player retires, the team gets cap penalty know as retention. Recently Canucks had to pay "retention cap" when Roberto Luongo retired with a year or two remaining his front loaded contract.

[@tgidds]

​@@jimclarence5441 Its reduced because he's signing under 35.

[@horderulzforever]

Chirs Tanev is not mean btw

[@vladahermansky710]

What?? Třinec in the title picture whoaaa

[@Wolver1ne91]

I hope he can keep it up after the head hit

[@Secretservice709]

Salmon arm pft I’m from Dildo and my moms from Hibbs Hole

[@donniedoesdishes]

hows the weather in newfoundland , i heard dildo is beautiful this time of year

[@tplomonte]

Okay Tanev at trade deadline was sent to Dallas . Tanev said if I am correct? Said if I am going to be traded, I want to go to a US team. Which he was accommodated. So why would Treliving who couldn't convince Tanev to come to Toronto last year why or what does Treliving think he can convince him this time? Anything over 4 years at 4 million and no move or trade clause will ask the question, "Are you kidding?" What in the hell are you doing !!! Haven't learned a thing . Unless Lilijgren is not going to be qualified, Brodie not returning, Kempf traded Jarnkrok traded Gregor not returning. Where is the money coming from . Question: Do you trade Jarnkrok straight up for Connor Brown . Do you kick the tires on Kadri ? Last do you take a run on Skinner and let Domi Bertuzzi walk away for nothing Defensive prospects Kokohen if that is the correct spelling, Rafi Marshall, the two defenseman sided last year Cabber and one the WHL . Who else do they have on the Marlies 2024 pick a defensive defenseman right handed shot two years to gain some weight

[@heyitsbranigan]

I believe the Rangers sniped the leafs with EJ Emery, a RHD DFD who projects as a top 4 guy and shouldn't need much time to make it to the show. They said on the ESPN feed the leafs were looking to take him at 31

[@MeatZer0]

im so excited that you can see Ben Danford in person Steve! Im fortunate enough to live in Saskatoon, so watching Fraser Minten over the regular WHL season and playoffs was a treat! (same with Brandon Lisowsky but i dont think he got signed :( )

[@theonlyone38]

While I think Chris Tanev does improve the backend, I like to think the timing is really off. Like the timing itself doesn't make sense. You might get 3 years out of him tops, and losing draft capital for that? It's a mixed bag.

[@ryank16]

It was a 7th round pick, it's not like they gave up much lol

[@Ferg13]

But. If you look at it another way Steve. Leafs are on other to win now and possibly the next 2-3-4 years. The longer the term. The lower the cap hit. Leafs may get a good 2 years out of him.Maybe 3. Cause we all do know he ain’t gonna play out that contract. Not with the Leafs or any team. Tanev is also looking out for hisself too. Cause if he does have 2-3 yrs left. Then LTIR. He can sit at home and collect. We get Tanev services we’ve been wanting for ages. Tanev gets his future secured. Can’t really fault Tanev for already planning out his future and money at the end of it. Maybe we get him at 7 yr. 3 mill a year.

[@Firearcher4]

Leafs drafting Egor Korshkov at 31 in 2016 made absorbedly no sense at the time. And still makes no sense.

[@mattacameron]

Aside from getting to watch a Leaf draft pick, the Generals are going to be a beast of a team this year. Sennecke will be back and likely Calum Ritchie (Avalanche). Danford was still blocking shots when Gens were down 4-1 in game 4 of OHL finals

[@brendan10869]

Look been Leaf's fan for over 50 yrs. The Leaf's play good reg season when it suits them, but when it comes to play off's they forget to click switch from reg season to play offs, an thats where they go down hill.

[@Nadanadanum]

Tanev did good on a Dallas team that had good defence around him. That wont be the same with the Leafs. So likelihood is Tanev camping on Leafs disabled list rises. Also, combined with others Leafs are looking at it seems Mitch must get the idea that he is leaving and if he refuses fans will turn on him as there is NO apetite for a run it back with him again 2024/25 season.

[@cryptocode88]

Great video Steve! Definately gonna hit up some gens games this year to see Ben Danford! I think Toronto drafted a great d man!! We need to keep drafting defence and goalies lol

[@gazzarip]

scouting staff??? At one time they had Mark Hunter and Leafs screwed that up

[@jesseburke3990]

But if he tanev did play all years on contract means he was worth it if not LTR sounds good to keep his cap hit low probably 4 million ish

[@SHADOW42-q1g]

I hope Toronto Maple Leafs sign Ilya Lyubushkin before free agents on Monday ❤

[@matthewgranger8356]

Are the Leafs going to sign Vincent Desharnais? Strikes me as the right shot, big body, tough to play against, penalty killer they should want.

[@Joelong579]

Leafs are ass bro

[@jlaw888]

Domi is a leaf!

[@Droz75]

I know people wanted Solberg but I think Danford is the better player.

[@Ferg13]

And since leafs drafted Danford. Some are saying he could be a steal.

[@scjeffcole8255]

They didn't clear a contract spot. Ellis is a rfa not under contract now

[@james25764]

Excellent video buddy especially for us Leaf fans.

[@Ferg13]

Position of need. Danford checks all the boxes.

[@AnnaGallo-mh5hc]

Seen Danford play a tonne this year he is going to be an absolute stud he is a hell of a hockey player.

[@kenshin_21]

Has a team in the past traded for the rights of a player and not come to an agreement and they signed with somebody else?

[@dansolnite]

Give Danford 3 yrs and he'll be an absolute beast

[@larryforman5142]

They dont need to sign liljegren to anything. Good riddance.

[@skafreak69]

Who did you want them to pick over Danford?

[@joshkim4970]

Great video as always. I'm really high on Topi Niemela, I think he's definitely going to hit at the NHL level. Ben Danford however, despite what scouts say, I'm quite dissapointed by. I thought that was a massive reach and I've seen plenty of Danford in the OHL, just not first round material.

[@UzumakiNaruto_]

One can only hope that Danford will surprise like Cowan did.

[@420StonerComedy]

Dubas bent us over

[@mattsmith6857]

Dubas was garbage from day 1

[@CC-pj7iy]

Nah, you got Shanafucked. Was pretty obvious Dubas was shackled by the Shanaplan by what he asked for before he left and what has transpired after he left. Maybe Dubas started down that road, but he was forced to stay on it after the fact. I guess I'll have to wait until Shanny is fired to hear y'all start bitchin about him though.

[@jesseburke3990]

Leafs only had 1 late pick next year

[@austinjuby5716]

And that Russian they brought over

[@DarkAngel1267]

Love you Steve great videos keep up the great work

[@alchemical.fitness]

Solberg!!!

[@davidfitzpatrick6535]

11:21 *cough* Wayne Gretzky *cough*

[@jefffowler7269]

Wayne wouldn’t have done shit in todays era

[@KevinJL]

Calgary Maple Leafs

[@speed150mph]

You say that as if it was a bad thing. I came to the leafs after being a flames fan, and I will admit, I never realized how good of a defensive lineup Calgary had until I looked at other teams.

[@cheddarandsourcream]

6’1 and 143 pounds is crazy. The shortest guy who got drafted today Justin Poirier is 5’7 and has 42 pounds on the kid. He’ll bulk up of course but that is a tiny fella.

[@cheddarandsourcream]

Also hey I live in Salmon Arm BC! Shoutout Nathan Mayes