Re-sign Alex Tanguay?

by AaronHawn on Jul 11, 2009 6:19 PM MDT

*Update*: Eklund (I know, crap usually) is reporting that we're close to resigning him.

So, I know we just traded Smyth away in a move to dump salary. But honestly, I refuse to believe that we are done with moves this off-season. We need offensive help, and maybe a return trip by Alex, a left winger could be in the cards? What do you guys think? Is he too expensive? He doesn't seem to have many takers yet, and he *might* be had for cheaper than Smyth was.

His last season stats:

GP 50 G 16 A 25 Pts 45

But he is only two seasons removed from:

GP 81 G 22 A 59 Pts 81

And that 81 point season was with Iron Mike in Calgary.

So, MHH readers, what do you think?

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I'm probably wrong as usual

but I don’t see the Avs adding ANY significant salary, especially given the acknowledgment that they are in full on rebuild mode. I think the kids are playing this year, with veteran leadership from foote and hejduk.

Get rid of the loser point

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by TheRed on Jul 11, 2009 6:54 PM MDT reply actions

There’s been a couple of rumors out there that the Avs have talked with him, but they are too far apart on price?

I don’t think it’s going to happen, even though the Avs really need a LW.

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by Americanario on Jul 11, 2009 6:59 PM MDT reply actions

I dont think it will happen.

But wouldnt it be cool to have Stats center Duke and Tanger? Just a dream… LOL
The Avs may sign him to a discount 1 year deal and see if hes worth it… Weirder things have happened

by bimmerboy24 on Jul 11, 2009 8:02 PM MDT reply actions

I think they will make a trade

We have like 5,000 defensemen…likely they will trade one or two of them for a winger.

Joe Sakic.

by BraxtanFILM on Jul 12, 2009 10:55 AM MDT reply actions

And only about 2 of those 5-thousand played any semblance of D last year…LOL

by chiavsfan on Jul 12, 2009 1:17 PM MDT up reply actions

True,

and we didn’t resign one of them (Vernace).

by Hopfenkopf on Jul 12, 2009 3:05 PM MDT up reply actions

sorry, pet peeve

and we didn’t ~~resign~~ re-sign one of them (Vernace).

fixed.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jul 12, 2009 3:40 PM MDT up reply actions

or now that I look at it, maybe they did “resign” him by not “re-signing” him!

by Hopfenkopf on Jul 12, 2009 4:49 PM MDT up reply actions

Thank You! It’s a pet peeve of mine too.

by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 13, 2009 7:37 AM MDT up reply actions

I would love to see Tanguay back in Denver and on the first line. I have no idea what he is asking for, but it must be significant if he doesn’t have any takers yet. Avs will not put any money up for the cap hit even though we just dumped Smyth’s salary. We do need a LW Wolski cannot do it all himself.

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by Light the Lamp on Jul 13, 2009 12:06 AM MDT reply actions

Fixed the title so the Mrs. wouldn’t be peeved anymore…

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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 13, 2009 9:04 AM MDT reply actions

Thank you!

by Mrs @ MHH on Jul 13, 2009 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions

Sorry! :)

Don’t mean to peeve the ladies.

by AaronHawn on Jul 14, 2009 2:25 PM MDT up reply actions

bad move. I really don’t want to see Tanguay back. This was a guy that epitomized the “soft” label the Avs carried for awhile there. Definately talented, but it only showed when he was motivated. To often, he seemed ambivilent (sp?). He totally came thru for us against the Devils in ‘01, but beyond that he seemed content to be mediocre, and didn’t seem bothered by the teams struggles. I was happy to see him go.

by jd21 on Jul 13, 2009 10:11 AM MDT reply actions

I always liked the guy

But if we’re in rebuilding mode, I don’t see the point in signing a vet who’s only going to take time away from the kids. We need to know who’s ready and who’s not.

I’d rather see us trade one of our useless defenders for a decent LW prospect then sign Tanguay.

by eltharion_doa on Jul 13, 2009 11:39 PM MDT reply actions

+1 for truthiness.

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by Mike @ MHH on Jul 14, 2009 8:11 AM MDT up reply actions

I’d rather see us trade one of our useless defenders for a decent LW prospect then sign Tanguay.

Agreed. Wholeheartedly. Just ask Mike who I want to trade for (hint, Clark, get ready for Hotlanta!)

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by Hopfenkopf on Jul 14, 2009 10:38 AM MDT up reply actions

after seeing the current roster, I would love to do this. dump some D and snag another LW and sign Alex to a one year just to shore us up a bit; maybe mitigate the effects of a full rebuild on the fans by retaining a bit of nostalgia.

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by mfured20 on Jul 14, 2009 7:12 PM MDT up reply actions

I agree with eltharion_doa...

The Avs could definitely save some money by trading Hannan, Clark, or Salei (or all 3) and get some good/young talent to build on as well as shed some salery. Hopefully they can make a good splash in next years FA with the money they are saving this season

by bimmerboy24 on Jul 14, 2009 8:57 AM MDT reply actions

Did a quick search but couldn't find the answer...

so I’m asking the wise and all-knowing folks of MHH: if the Avs stay below the salary cap (say by $5 million) does that money transfer over to the next season, giving the team an additional $5 million above the cap? Lucy, I’m so confused.

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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jul 14, 2009 6:37 PM MDT up reply actions

In a word,

No. Sorry.

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by TheRed on Jul 14, 2009 11:42 PM MDT up reply actions

If the price was reasonable and there wasn't a NTC...

then I’d consider signing him in hopes that he had a decent season and that a playoff contender would need extra offense at the deadline and we could essentially flip his contract for picks and/or prospects.

That said, I doubt very much that he would come cheap, and if he did come cheap there would almost definitely be a no trade clause.

by exredcoat on Jul 14, 2009 10:33 AM MDT reply actions

I say give tanguay another chance. He has his good moments, he should be worth 3-4 million a year.

I have also been looking at Heatley’s stats and i think he would be worth getting. Trade Hannan even up.

He is only 28 and would fit in nicely on the left wing with Stastny and Hejduk

by blbac on Jul 14, 2009 6:22 PM MDT reply actions

Dany Heatley is a cancer wrapped in a heart attack with a poison chaser.

I could see doing a 1-2 year max deal with Tanger at no more than $3M per. If he wants more than that, maybe he’d like Novosibirsk? I hear its charming in mid-January.

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by Hopfenkopf on Jul 15, 2009 12:00 AM MDT up reply actions