Toronto Maple Leafs 2024 Draft recap + the rights acquisition of top D Free Agent target Chris Tanev

The 2024 NHL Draft is in the books as the Toronto Maple Leafs made some moves, including one to get ahead of the free-agent frenzy. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti give their thoughts on the big move made by the Leafs to get the rights to free agent defenceman Chris Tanev as they explain why it was a wise move and what a contract could look like. They move on to the team's draft as they discuss the decision to move back, taking Ben Danford and a quick overview of their other selections.
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[@MySundin13]

7 years at 3.25 million.... stretch it out...22 million dollar deal. That's what LTIR is for 😎

[@aydinirish-glutegetta]

and with domi and Bert you go 4x4-4.5 and 5x5 or 5.5 on3-4 year. all they have to tell everyone "Guys johns 11 opens up next year" we will figure it all out and make it work lets make a run. its actually easy to work and another d for Broadies 6 mil a year.

[@aydinirish-glutegetta]

then in 3-4 you bring in mcdavid hahahahaha to play Matthews last year here. he isn't resigning but I guarantee Connor signs here. thats why im happy he didn't win it with Edmonton he will bring it to to 2026-2027

[@macskachan8982]

Nice! Tanev will be nice hope we get to keep him

[@F5BOTD]

I'm thinking the Tanev deal is gonna be more like 6yrs $30mil

[@Ferg13]

5-7 yrs? At a lower cap hit? I’ll take it. Leafs are in it for the now and maybe the next 3-4 yrs. A new window opening.

[@Ferg13]

Leafs are looking at this as they get Tanev now and for the next 3-4 yrs possibly. Tanev is also looking out for hisself on that long term contract. In case he can’t play out there rest of it. He still gets paid that remaining contract right? It’s a win win We wanted Tanev for a long time. Tanev has wanted to be a leaf for a long time. Tre knows what he’s getting in Tanev. Tanev know what Tre expects of him. Now…. Let’s go get Perron. :).

[@JM-oy5yv]

Mike distefanos FAVORITE thing to say : “alright let’s take a break” Smh

[@MySundin13]

Watch Morgan have a 70 point year again with Tanev on his right side. for sure.

[@jesseburke3990]

He is 160 lbs now and young and still filling out he will be a 185-198lb his brothers are bigger and took longer to fill out also

[@dirk1210]

Best last player picked in the draft?

[@tnsf2896]

He's a big strong kid just saying

[@michaelmathieson2513]

Tanev-3.5. 7years heavily front loaded

[@guyh.4121]

😂🤣😂 Great, the last 5 yrs will be on LTIR. He’s only ever had One full season played in his career.

[@MySundin13]

exactly. Brad knows what he's doing

[@MySundin13]

Reilly - Tanev McCabe - Roy Benoit - ??? sounds about right

[@jesseburke3990]

Usaly they get rights so can sign for 8 years but that's not the case here I hope

[@oregonebikermark8953]

5 years 5 million sounds about right. Leafs are and should be in "Win Now Mode"

[@tnsf2896]

For how many years though lol he's 35 bro

[@jpdemontigny]

By definition, players on free agency are either too old or overpaid or both. We'll see what his expectations are. Apparently he is looking for term, probably not a $1M.

[@4.0.7.7]

I refuse to believe Brad is THAT dumb. Cmon now …6 years for a guy who’ll be 35 years old before the end of the year. 🤨 The guy plays half a season on average ffs.He’s had every injury in the book. I mean don’t get me wrong he’s exactly the type of guy we need but ain’t no way I’m doing over 3 years on term. Way too risky. I’m mostly worried about post deadline and playoffs. He gets hurt at that point (which unfortunately is very likely given his broken body) and you’re screwed. Also how effective is a guy that plays that way gonna be at 38,39,40,41.

[@geraldbain9580]

5yr@20mil

[@paulzangari1209]

0 chance its a 3 mill hit.- probably 6yrs x 4.5

[@tnsf2896]

No 2.2 and signing bonus

[@waldmarwolchuk9483]

Any relation to Jim Lahey on Trailer Park Boys 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alchemical.fitness]

Future Homer's problem

[@MrMrneil1]

TOR continue under shanny to be over confident analytics stumblebums. A 34-35 years old with a famous name on his jersey will only sign for term, 5 years? Gio part deux? then repeat disaster ten years ago where hunter 'gets players' iike zero players in NHL, today, traded down from boeser and koneckny for t macdermot, and got rid of him for nothing, he was also d man too small to clear the crease but too unskilled for PP. at best another llilly or sandin.. I sure don't expect these stumblebums to get willie a center.

[@jamesdecember7323]

Too old, too slow, too soft, can't shoot, can't score. Perfect.

[@ardstrum]

Which sports do you actually watch?

[@JM-oy5yv]

Just like you

[@jesseburke3990]

To soft lol

[@guyh.4121]

Biiiiiig Mistake trying to get Tanev. He’s only ever played “One” Full Season in his career.

[@JM-oy5yv]

Leafs don’t need him to play 82, matter of fact it’s better if he plays less and is ready for playoffs

[@jesseburke3990]

And that was this year