Tanking is not a solution. Thats a fallacy hoping on luck.
As for Tanev I agree unless the right deal can be had.

If anyone thinks tanking is the panacea for success the odds say NO WAY
Its only a fanbases dream that its a shortcut to success.
30 other teams to climb over says the probability is slim to none.
- Nighthawk

Nonsense

Avs need to tank badly for a few years. Sakic has ruined that franchise. We won't trade Tanev because we don't have anyone to replace him yet. Perhaps in two seasons
- CanuckDon

I thought that's what they've been doing?

Ya it's tougher now but that doesn't negate the fact the best players come from the top of the draft.
- LeftCoaster

When named Lemieux Crosby Kane Lindros mcDavid Matthews

Ya it's tougher now but that doesn't negate the fact the best players come from the top of the draft.
- LeftCoaster

or trading Lindros for a boatload

I wouldnt say tank badly for a few years they do have alot of good pieces, especially in Jost and Rantanen. Sakic really has ruined it, which is a shame to see. And agreed on Tanev, in two years he'll be gone when Boqvist is ready
- phyllee

Letting O'Rielly go really hurt them, MacKinnon and O'Rielly down the middle would have been pretty nice going forward and allowed them to build in other positions.

Yes there was some outrageous demands but he's worth it IMO.

Nonsense
- LeftCoaster

Very true when thinking losing means winning automagically.
Losing breeds losers & fans don't support losers.
Hence Tankers r losers without any guarantees it works.

When named Lemieux Crosby Kane Lindros mcDavid Matthews
- Nighthawk

Actually the majority of the time, it's totally true, there are however exceptions to the rule. But for the most part, the proof is there for all to see.

or trading Lindros for a boatload
- dbot

Can u say Forsberg? 😂😂

Letting O'Rielly go really hurt them, MacKinnon and O'Rielly down the middle would have been pretty nice going forward and allowed them to build in other positions.

Yes there was some outrageous demands but he's worth it IMO.
- LeftCoaster

Avs are cheap bastards

Very true when thinking losing means winning automagically.
Losing breeds losers & fans don't support losers.
Hence Tankers r losers without any guarantees it works.
- Nighthawk

I shouldn't have to explain this, however, most knowledgable fans know it's not the be all end all. It's merely the start of the process.

Actually the majority of the time, it's totally true, there are however exceptions to the rule. But for the most part, the proof is there for all to see.
- LeftCoaster

Zero proof in the lottery era it has worked yet.

Avs are cheap bastards
- VANTEL

They have the richest owner is all of pro sports....strange?

Letting O'Rielly go really hurt them, MacKinnon and O'Rielly down the middle would have been pretty nice going forward and allowed them to build in other positions.

Yes there was some outrageous demands but he's worth it IMO.
- LeftCoaster

Always seems hard to let a player walk for nothing.
Didn't the same happen with Stastny?

There's probably a couple of teams (kneughter and Chompsey) that may not participate, guess we'll see.
- LeftCoaster

It renewed everyone for some reason. I'll remove everyone that doesn't let me know they're in and go from there.

Always seems hard to let a player walk for nothing.
Didn't the same happen with Stastny?
- dbot

Pretty much & simply mind boggling Sakic isn't cleaning toilets.
Mike Milbury has nothing on Sakic.

Zero proof in the lottery era it has worked yet.
- Nighthawk

Worked as in what sense?

It renewed everyone for some reason. I'll remove everyone that doesn't let me know they're in and go from there.
- Scooby_Doo

I never received notification

Letting O'Rielly go really hurt them, MacKinnon and O'Rielly down the middle would have been pretty nice going forward and allowed them to build in other positions.

Yes there was some outrageous demands but he's worth it IMO.
- LeftCoaster

Yeah thats very true, Buffalo doesnt seem to have an issue with that salary

Letting O'Rielly go really hurt them, MacKinnon and O'Rielly down the middle would have been pretty nice going forward and allowed them to build in other positions.

Yes there was some outrageous demands but he's worth it IMO.
- LeftCoaster

Funny that Buffalo is now interested in Duchene (reported). Hoping they can fleece the Av's for a second time.

Always seems hard to let a player walk for nothing.
Didn't the same happen with Stastny?
- dbot

I think they traded him to New Jersey for Craig Wolanin?

I thought that's what they've been doing?
- dbot

Not well

It renewed everyone for some reason. I'll remove everyone that doesn't let me know they're in and go from there.
- Scooby_Doo

I want in. My old man (lefty) claims that he can beat me like a red headed step child.

I never received notification
- VANTEL

Probably only let the knowledgable people know?

I'm drinking red wine...sorry.

Worked as in what sense?
- LeftCoaster

Your unproven theory tanking works.
None so far in the Lottery era only promising looking teams without cups to date.
2 of those lottery winners went from from oerennial door mate to being PO teams.
One is a possible cup contender the other a bubble team.
The Av's stunk it out like no other team in recent history & got 4OA.

I want in. My old man (lefty) claims that he can beat me like a red headed step child.
- manvanfan

Listen, son, you'd better start in a lesser draft to learn your way. This is a man's thing