I can feel it coming in the air tonight

If we trade this year's first, it better be for a better player than Tanev

I don't know how someone can't grasp that Tanev is exactly what the Leafs need.

The Leafs need to reduce scoring chances, limit shots on goal, and improve their PK. Tanev would not only do all that for the Leaf, he'd do it slotting in next to Reilly, who has been on the ice for more ES goals against than any other defenseman on a playoff team. Tanev makes everyone he plays with better, Reilly would be a beast next to Tanev.

He's turning 34, is a rental and isn't what he used to be. Also Calgary is letting in more goals over the past couple of months. Their "incredible" defence isn't so incredible. If the leafs move their 1st they should get someone with term.

Tanev isn't the reason Calgary gives up more goals, he's been on the ice for considerably fewer ES goals than anyone else in their top 4, and if yoou honestly believe he "isn't what he used to be", you haven't actually watched him play, he hasn't fallen off at all.

So...it's a weak draft...and a late first shouldn't be take as similar value to, say, a late first last year.

Do I want to give up a first for Tanev? No. But I can see it happening. This package is too rich...but maybe Tanev + some depth piece.

Or something like a 1st + 4th + ahl player for Tanev + 3rd

Hopefully treliving has a solid understanding of what Tanev wants on an extension...if that's not something he wants to commit to, I don't think he should give up a first for a rental.