Canucks ink Tanev to 5-year extension worth reported $4.45 million per year
The Vancouver Canucks locked up 25-year-old defenseman Chris Tanev for five more years after both sides agreed to an extension Tuesday.
#Canucks sign Chris Tanev to five-year extension.
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— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) March 24, 2015
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported that the extension is worth $4.45 million annually.
Canucks general manager Jim Benning had the following to say about the young defenseman:
Chris has developed into an excellent NHL defenseman and is an extremely important part of our team.
He’s a player you want on the ice in the most critical points of a game and we’re excited about having him with our group as we continue to play to win today, with an eye to the future.
Tanev: "It's awesome. I feel the organization is headed in right direction with Jim & Trev. The security is nice." pic.twitter.com/xqkpJKBjUs
— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) March 24, 2015
Tanev is playing in his fifth season for the Canucks, registering two goals and 14 assists in 60 games so far this season.
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