Jets Sign Tanev

[The Unknown Poster]

     

 

[The Unknown Poster]

That was quick

 

[The Unknown Poster]

Details on the player:

 

The left shooting left winger was the teammate of Jets' prospect Erik Foley and is the brother of Vancouver Canucks' defender Chris Tanev.

http://jetsnation.ca/2016/3/30/winnipeg-jets-sign-brandon-tanev-to-entry-level-contract

Tanev has been watched by NHL teams for somewhile, including Darren Dreger commenting that about a dozen teams were looking at the player.

The winger was passed on the draft, likely due to size issues. According to the Canucks' development camp roster in 2011, Tanev was 5'10 and 150 lbs as a 19-year-old. It's understandable why teams would avoid a player at that size. While an undersized scoring forward in the CHL may be drafted by teams (like the Jets' own Nic Petan), Tanev was playing in tier-two junior like the OJHL and BCHL.

Tanev numbers won't wow anyone, with 77 points scored in 149 collegiate games over four seasons, he does have some scoring ability. The winger's 15 goals this season was tied with Mark Jankowski for team lead and he came second in team shots on goal per game. Tanev pulled this off while playing on the second line and power play unit for likely the second best team in Hockey East.

The two-way forward passes almost all the check marks, including a growth spurt pulling him up to 6'0 and 180 lbs. Tanev is known for his decision making, in making plays that are conductive to his coach trusting him in defensive situations like the penalty kill. He is not scared to get his nose dirty along the boards or in front of the net either.

Tanev's best asset though is his speed. While he won't win any races against Kyle Connor or Nikolaj Ehlers, Tanev boasts a pretty good top gear which could make him an effective penalty killer at the NHL level. 

[BomberBall]

Ken Wiebe ‎@WiebeSunSports

#NHLJets have dipped into college free agent market, signing F Brandon Tanev to one-year, two-way deal.

 

6' 0" 181 lbs.  winger.

Edited March 30, 2016 by BomberBall

[Jimmy Pop]

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Here is a report on Tanev a scout shared:

 

Persistent on the F/C [forecheck] and B/C [backcheck] for puck recoveries ... maintains possession/protection of puck in OZP [offensive zone] with good puck MGT [management] that coaches like to see from checking type forwards ... His puck skills are competent for the role but nothing to suggest much secondary scoring support at NHL level ... Work, skate, dog the puck and doesn't turn it over unnecessarily ... The bloodlines/ lineage also noteworthy and doesn't hurt to have a pro in the same house you grew up in often is a plus ... proximity to positive role model, etc

CBC - Mar 11, 2016

[Rich]

Merged a couple of different posts talking about this into this thread.

[Goalie]

I like this 

[Mr Dee]

Interesting that with a number of teams circling Tanev's wagon, that he should consider Winnipegas his top choice. A 2-way deal will help the Moose more than the Jets for the near future, but it still is a good sign by the Jets..

[The Unknown Poster]

4 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

Interesting that with a number of teams circling Tanev's wagon, that he should consider Winnipegas his top choice. A 2-way deal will help the Moose more than the Jets for the near future, but it still is a good sign by the Jets..

This cant be true.  No free agent wants to come to Winnipeg!

Good get for Winnipeg.  Could be a simple depth signing or an under-appreciated signing for now.  He might end up a solid mid to low six player.  A more talented Thorburn perhaps.  The fact upwards of 12 teams were pitching offers bodes fairly well that there might be something here.  I wonder what Chevy promised... better than average chance to play in the NHL next season?

[Rich]

17 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

This cant be true.  No free agent wants to come to Winnipeg!

Good get for Winnipeg.  Could be a simple depth signing or an under-appreciated signing for now.  He might end up a solid mid to low six player.  A more talented Thorburn perhaps.  The fact upwards of 12 teams were pitching offers bodes fairly well that there might be something here.  I wonder what Chevy promised... better than average chance to play in the NHL next season?

It is very interesting he signed here. 

Assuming Connor is here next year there is a big log jam in our bottom 6 next year.

Can't see Chevy promising NHL with who we have in the queue. 

[Jimmy Pop]

Interesting that it's a 1 yr deal.  Essentially a 1 month contract. He'll be a RFA in the summer.

[The Unknown Poster]

4 minutes ago, Jimmy Pop said:

Interesting that it's a 1 yr deal.  Essentially a 1 month contract. He'll be a RFA in the summer.

Yeah thats interesting.  It gets him a paycheque and signing bonus right now.  But I dont really see the point.  Jets retain his rights so he's surely re-signing with the Jets.  Perhaps it was just easier to sign today and continue talks on a longer term deal later.

[The Unknown Poster]

 

[FrostyWinnipeg]

Grew from 5'10 to 6' and 30lbs in 1 post.

1 hour ago, The Unknown Poster said:

This cant be true.  No free agent wants to come to Winnipeg!

This makes 2 in 1 year course the first guy is gone now.

[Goalie]

Fun fact that may have helped in his decision to sign with the Jets. Trains in the off season with Scheifs at the Gary Roberts camp 

[The Unknown Poster]

6 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Fun fact that may have helped in his decision to sign with the Jets. Trains in the off season with Scheifs at the Gary Roberts camp 

That might help to explain how he gained 30 lbs.  Also gained a few inches it sounds like although I doubt Roberts had anything to do with that ;-)

[Goalie]

His brother told him he would fit the Jets system. The cash. And they scouted him heavily all season 

[bearpants]

2 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Grew from 5'10 to 6' and 30lbs in 1 post.

This makes 2 in 1 year course the first guy is gone now.

Read somewhere (possibly sportsnet) that he was 5'10, 150 lbs when he was drafted 4 years ago at 18 years-old.... grew two inches and 30 lbs since then...

[IC Khari]

It's nice to sign a Canadian once and awhile -Don Cherry

Edited March 30, 2016 by IC Khari

[Goalie]

Halischuk replacement with more O upside but is a good pk player. Upside to signing him now is simple... Noone else can. 

[Atomic]

4 hours ago, bearpants said:

Read somewhere (possibly sportsnet) that he was 5'10, 150 lbs when he was drafted 4 years ago at 18 years-old.... grew two inches and 30 lbs since then...

He was never drafted though

[Goalie]

Yup. Undrafted. Makes sense to me why the Jets signed him now. 

[Goalie]

Also as a 24 year old. He can only sign a 1 year ELC. CBA rules there. That's this year. 6 7 games. He's an rfa tho and jets property 

Edited March 31, 2016 by Goalie

[Ducky]

He is eligible for salary arbitration one season because of his age.

 

Getting an honest look and some NHL pay before the season is over were also good incentives to sign.

Where does he project? 3rd line? 4th line?

 

Edited March 31, 2016 by Ducky

[The Unknown Poster]

7 hours ago, Ducky said:

He is eligible for salary arbitration one season because of his age.

 

Getting an honest look and some NHL pay before the season is over were also good incentives to sign.

Where does he project? 3rd line? 4th line?

 

I would say a good 4th liner.  But listening to people talk about him, he might be a 3rd liner.  But maybe an everyday solid 4th liner who gets extra minutes on Special Teams.  Improves the Jets' bottom six.  And with Lemieux coming, that also improves the Jets' bottom six.  We might see the biggest improvement from that area next season.  With Lemiuex, Tanev, Dano, depth might not be an issue for the team.