I was genuinely scared knowing he'd play with Alberts, they barely had ice time together during the regular season and we all know how AA likes to get out of position. But he didn't have a lot of turnovers (lol) and pinched in pretty nicely. Tanev's breakout passes were just great, he's not too physical but his calm and ability to get the puck out of our zone really reminded me of Hammer.
Wonderful poise. Just like the regular season, there were a few times where he had the puck, was hounded by an opposing player and instead of banking the puck out (like some D-men we know ) he takes the extra second and makes a tape to tape pass.
Perhaps he can teach all the other players to be calm and poised when they hit the ice in Boston
I was absolutely amazed by Chris Tanev's play in the SCF, at this point one of Bieksa/Ehrhoff could be moved and the extra cap space can be used for bringing in more winger depth for Kesler's line. Schenieder can be packaged to move up in the top 10 in the draft and Vancouver gets to replenish the prospect pool while having the best team in the league.
I was absolutely amazed by Chris Tanev's play in the SCF, at this point one of Bieksa/Ehrhoff could be moved and the extra cap space can be used for bringing in more winger depth for Kesler's line. Schenieder can be packaged to move up in the top 10 in the draft and Vancouver gets to replenish the prospect pool while having the best team in the league.
I effing love this kid. I said he was the 2nd or 3rd best defensive d-man in either game 4 or 5 of the Sharks series and wondered why he didn't play (with Ballard) for last game (wanted AV to dress 7d that game).
Tanev > than everyone of our defenders when it comes to defensive play who's not named Hamhuis. He showed that again tonight. He had 1 or 2 minor blunders tonight (the fewest among our d-man), but was excellent the whole game.
He got Thomas challenging him and made a great pass to Glass that would've been a guaranteed goal for every Canuck on the roster, except Glass. Can't believe that plug fanned on a wide open net from a great pass.
Anyway, I do not want Tanev to be taken off the lineup again for the remainder of the playoffs even if Hamhuis is healthy. I prefer 7d or take Ehrhoff off if we must (assuming that Hamhuis gets back in). The kid is just too good right now.
I was absolutely amazed by Chris Tanev's play in the SCF, at this point one of Bieksa/Ehrhoff could be moved and the extra cap space can be used for bringing in more winger depth for Kesler's line. Schenieder can be packaged to move up in the top 10 in the draft and Vancouver gets to replenish the prospect pool while having the best team in the league.
He played an awesome game. I seriously had my doubts about AV putting him in and he made me eat my words in this case. I hope he can keep it going. He did have one bad cough up but it didn't cost us.
I was absolutely amazed by Chris Tanev's play in the SCF, at this point one of Bieksa/Ehrhoff could be moved and the extra cap space can be used for bringing in more winger depth for Kesler's line. Schenieder can be packaged to move up in the top 10 in the draft and Vancouver gets to replenish the prospect pool while having the best team in the league.
Hamhuis-Bieksa/Ehroff
Edler-Ballard
Tanev-Rome
Alberts
Luongo
Auld?
I really hope we get a tangible asset in return if we deal Schneider. He's been developed for so long to get to the level he's at. Trading him for another pick who'll take years more to develop just seems like a gigantic waste of time. It's a really tough situation though given Luongo's contract and play. Schneider is starter quality.
The thing that's great about Tanev is he makes his teammates look better. They don't have to battle for the puck in the other corner or along the boards (I hate those plays along the board - just passing a hot potato) - he actually takes the time to make a SAFE tape to tape pass right out of our zone.
) he takes the extra second and makes a tape to tape pass.
