NHL Analyst Links Lightning to Fan-Favorite Jets Forward in Free Agency
NHL analyst Michael DeRosa has linked one of the fan-favorite Jets forwards who joined the team last season to the Tampa Bay Lightning in free agency.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will likely look to add more depth to their forward group this offseason, and they are especially looking to add to their bottom six.
NHL analyst Michael DeRosa has linked veteran winger Brandon Tanev with the Lightning as a free-agent signing option.
Tanev, 33, who was acquired by the Jets at the trade deadline from the Seattle Kraken, will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and his skill set would be an excellent addition in Tampa Bay.
A defensive-minded, high-energy, gritty leader, Tanev has been a steady bottom-six fixture for years.
Tanev is a great penalty killer and is very physical
Penalty killing ability and a physical presence are qualities that would make him an ideal candidate for a short-term contract.
Tanev played 79 games for the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets last season, notching 10 goals, 22 points, 168 hits, and 105 blocks.
Those numbers attest to his value as an offensive contributor and someone who makes a significant impact when his team does not have possession of the puck.
If signed, Tanev would probably fit into Tampa's fourth line and penalty kill, but he has the ability to move up to the third line when necessary.
His playoff-style game and relentless approach might provide the Lightning with an advantage in close-checking games.
If he does reach the open market, Tanev is precisely the type of player that Tampa Bay ought to target, but it would be a huge loss for the Jets if they fail to re-sign him, especially since he's a fan favorite in Manitoba.
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