Spotted enjoying a sunny day on a Toronto golf course, Brandon shared his elation over his brother's homecoming to the Leafs, igniting speculation about his own future with the NHL.
While gripping his golf club, Brandon couldn't help but beam with pride as he discussed Chris's return to their hometown. "With Chris being back home now, it's very exciting for our family... it's great to see him put on a Leafs jersey, being a hometown boy. It's exciting. It's one of those things where you-you know, as a kid growing up in Toronto, I'm sure everyone dreams about it and now his has come to reality. He's a great add for them and our family is extremely excited for him," he explained, his voice filled with a mix of pride and wistfulness.
Brandon, currently a forward for the Seattle Kraken, has one season left on his contract with a cap hit of $3.5 million. His comments on the golf course didn't just reflect a brother's joy but also hinted at a deeper desire, perhaps to don the Maple Leafs' jersey himself. When the news of Chris's signing broke, Brandon was among the first to celebrate. "When he told me, I was so happy for him. It's a great moment for him & our family was extremely ecstatic," he recalled, the joy evident in his voice.
This familial tie to the Leafs could set the stage for Brandon to potentially join his brother in Toronto, either through a trade before the 2024-25 playoffs or as a free agent next summer. His current tenure with the Kraken and his impending free agency make him an interesting figure in the trade market, especially for a team like the Leafs, known for making strategic moves to bolster their lineup at crucial times.
As Brandon navigates his final season with the Kraken, all eyes will be on his performance and any moves by the Leafs that could reunite the Tanev brothers in Toronto, turning a shared childhood dream into a professional reality. For now, Toronto fans and the Tanev family alike watch with bated breath, hoping for a future where the brothers unite on the ice, sporting the proud blue and white.
