BREAKING: Maple Leafs Acquire Former Dallas Stars Rights In Trade

In this year’s NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Chris Tanev from the Dallas Stars. In total, Tanev’s rights are traded to Toronto for Max Ellis’s expiring contract and Toronto’s 7th-round pick in 2026.

According to Pierre LeBrun, there is currently no agreement with the Leafs, according to Wade Arnott, the agent of Chris Tanev. They are still silent. Since Toronto recently bought his rights, Arnott is likely anticipating a response from the Leafs shortly.

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The Maple Leafs have been interested in signing Tanev, and the fact that the Stars traded him indicates that discussions between the two parties broke down just before NHL Free Agency on Monday.

By making the trade, the Maple Leafs now have the opportunity to offer Tanev a longer-term contract in order to reduce his annual salary cap hit. Darren Dreger of TSN mentioned that “Acquiring Tanev’s rights from Dallas gives Toronto the option of going to a max 8-year term. Sounds crazy, but a longer term helps lure players from more tax-friendly markets and lowers the Average Annual Value (AAV). Tanev is likely to sign in the 5-8 year range.” However, he later corrected himself by stating, “Correction. Post deadline the player has to be on a team’s reserve list, so Tanev can’t get more than 7 years from Toronto.” The trade was made by the Leafs to kick-start negotiations for Tanev’s signing.

Will the Maple Leafs Finally Get Their Guy?

The Dallas Stars acquired the last two seasons of Ryan Suter’s contract, possibly in an effort to free up enough funds to retain Chris Tanev. However, Tanev may be inclined to explore other options as several teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and others, are reportedly interested in him. The Maple Leafs were seen as strong contenders and were willing to make one of the most lucrative offers in free agency.

Tanev is known for his focus on defense, shot-blocking prowess, and ability to log significant playing time. As a right-handed shooter, he possesses the qualities sought after by most teams. It’s expected that he will command a high salary, and it will be interesting to observe the length and value of the contract offered by the Leafs in order to prevent him from reaching free agency. Given his status as a top choice for many teams, he’s likely to secure a deal that exceeds what some might consider his actual worth.

BREAKING: Maple Leafs Acquire Former Dallas Stars Rights In Trade

Will the Maple Leafs Finally Get Their Guy?

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