Here’s how I imagine things went down.
Calgary Flames owners told hockey operations to “Trade Tanev to Nill.”
This was misinterpreted as “Trade Tanev for nill.”
And so the Flames basically gave their coveted defenseman to Jim Nill and the Dallas Stars for basically nothing.
Trade deals aren’t the greatest fodder for cartoons, but this was such a fleecing that I had to do something.
Stars GM Jim Nill pulling Chris Tanev out of a hat. A friend of mine showed this cartoon to Nill. I’m told he was a bit uncomfortable being the subject of a cartoon, but had a good laugh.
Looking forward to the newest Star to skate tonight .
Meanwhile, the captain had a slick shootout goal to beat the Sharks in OT
The additions of Stankoven and Tanev have me excited about the final stretch to the playoffs. This is a very good hockey team!