Devils Rumors: New Jersey Linked To Chris Tanev This Summer
This upcoming offseason, amidst the New Jersey Devils' quest to address their defensive shortcomings and rejuvenate their roster after a challenging campaign, one name has emerged as a potential target, according to James Nichols: defenseman Chris Tanev.
Tanev's reputation for defensive reliability and veteran leadership aligns seamlessly with the Devils' objectives, making him a prime target in their offseason plans.
Chris Tanev, acquired by DAL, is a high-end defence-first veteran defenceman who combines stabilizing play in his own end with excellent puck-moving skill. #GoStars pic.twitter.com/lspdKu50IV
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) February 29, 2024
General Manager Tom Fitzgerald, at the helm of the Devils' strategic maneuvers, could potentially view Tanev as a crucial component in the team's revitalization efforts. Despite concerns surrounding Tanev's age and injury history, he continues to have a strong impact on stabilizing their defensive unit he's with.
As negotiations and speculation swirl around Tanev's potential landing spots this summer, the Devils remain prominently in the mix.
Welcome to the Stars, Chris Tanev 🔥 pic.twitter.com/x7eJL2yknI
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) March 9, 2024
Since being traded to the Stars in March, Tanev has recorded one goal, four assists, five total points, a +6 plus/minus rating, and 36 blocked shots across 19 games played.
#NHL GameScore Impact Card for Dallas Stars on 2024-04-17:#TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/B0dnJQg5OO
— HockeyStatCards (@hockeystatcards) April 18, 2024
On the season as a whole, Tanev has amassed two goals, 19 total points, a strong +22 plus/minus rating, and an impressive 207 blocked shots over 75 games played.
The 34-year-old is in the final year of his 4-year, $18M contract, carrying an AAV of $4.5M. Photo Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
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