…For this reason, Chris Tanev picked Toronto over all others.

Chris Tanev signed a six-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs for $4.5 million per year, citing the following reasons for his decision ¹ ²:
– He is from Toronto and excited to raise his family there
– He wants to play for a team with elite talent and a history of success
– He is excited to play for Craig Berube, the new coach who won a Stanley Cup
– He wants to be close to his family, including his second child on the way and his grandparents
– He thinks the team has a good chance of winning the Stanley Cup