Shocking truth behind Chris Tanev's trade revealed by Leafs GM Brad Treliving

The @MapleLeafs have acquired the rights to Chris Tanev!

Despite acquiring Chris Tanev in a trade, the Toronto Maple Leafs have yet to finalize a contract with the veteran defenseman. Today, a new video was released detailing the current status of negotiations. According to Chris Tanev's agent, Wade Arnott, the two sides had not engaged in discussions at the time of the trade.

That is yet to be revealed. We probably won't hear that for a couple of days. But Darius, again, if you missed the trade, it's Chris Tanev for a 7th, not a 6th. It is a 7th and the expiring contract of Max Ellis. But this is the interesting thing. So Chris Tanev's agent, Wade Arnott, says there's no agreement at the moment with the Leafs.

Initially, many fans believed the Maple Leafs made this trade to potentially offer Chris Tanev an 8-year contract instead of 7. However, it turns out they acquired his rights solely to secure exclusive negotiating time.

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It's going to be interesting to see where Brad Treliving does and gets creative with this because originally I thought it was so they could offer him eight years, but now it's leaning more towards they just wanted more time to sign him and talk to his agent, get something done that's a little more creative, and I think he might end up being signed before July 1.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are under pressure to finalize this deal, with just over 24 hours remaining until free agency begins and still no Chris Tanev extension in place. However, reports suggest that signing Chris Tanev could attract other free agents to Toronto.

Signing Chris Tanev could be pivotal in revamping the Maple Leafs' defense

The video further discusses the potential ripple effect of signing Chris Tanev. His arrival could also attract players like his former teammate Nikita Zadorov to join Toronto and reunite with him.

Maybe they signed him like you mentioned before, July 1 on Monday, and then they get to work signing another player like Nikita Zadorov. And now maybe the Leafs become more intriguing to other free agents because they have a more competitive blue line. Zadorov and Tanev played together before. Makes some sense there.

As NHL Free Agency approaches, the Maple Leafs' top priority must be securing Chris Tanev's re-signing. Failure to do so could jeopardize Brad Treliving's tenure as General Manager even before signing a free agent.

Source: Hockey Patrol
Leafs GM Brad Treliving reveals shocking truth behind Chris Tanev trade

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