Friedman delivers a big update on Chris Tanev, the Canucks and free agency
The Vancouver Canucks have long shown interest in a reunion with Chris Tanev and likely will again if the stay-at-home defenceman makes it to free agency on July 1.
However, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the former Canuck is likely to draw too much interest for the Canucks to be competitive for his services. According to the intel he's gathered, the Stars would like to keep him, but if they fail, there will be no shortage of suitors.
Friedman mentions Ottawa and Toronto as potential suitors, as the two teams have long been rumoured to be interested in his services. Tanev, while not flashy, has proven to be a reliable, steady defensive presence, and players of his mould are expected to be hot commodities in free agency.
Tanev played a critical role in the Stars' deep playoff run. He helped his team overcome two of the Western Conference's top teams, the Golden Knights and the Avalanche. The veteran showed how his style was valuable to any team looking to go deep.
The Canucks are looking to improve their backend, but the way it seems, everything points toward the Canucks looking at a future without Chris Tanev.
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