The Maple Leafs signed Tanev, who was one of the top free agents available, to a six-year $27 million deal. Although players get six-year deals all the time, Tanev is 34, turning 35 on December 20.

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Dallas Stars defenseman Chris Tanev (3) is seen during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines ...

FILE -Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Tanev looks to pass the puck against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz.

Tanev is already 34 years old and comes with injury concerns attached to his name and resume. That, in the eyes of NHL insider Chris Johnston, makes Tanev a ‘risky’ signing.

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Tanev fits the bill as an upgrade, and the Oilers are believed to be interested. The Oilers would likely have to move on from Ceci for salary-cap reasons to acquire Tanev, a $4.5 million player.

Chris Tanev plays top-four minutes, but he’s no longer capable of playing them well. Couple that with the fact he’s injury-prone and you get a deal that’s dead on arrival on day one.” ...

When Tanev gets in a Dallas uniform, it will be with him wearing No. 3 and not No. 8, as he has worn since 2011, since that number is retired by the Stars franchise for Bill Goldsworthy.