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Vancouver Canucks pending unrestricted free agent Chris Tanev is hoping he won't have a new partner on the blueline next season after pairing with rookieTanev scored two goals and matched a career-high with 20 points in 69 games this season, often playing alongside the 20-year-old Hughes.. "I think we played great together when we did this year and I think we both enjoyed it.
Undrafted to begin his career, Tanev made his NHL debut with the Canucks during the 2010-11 season and has spent the past 10 seasons with the team. He is currently in the final season of a five-year, $22.5 million contract signed with Vancouver in 2015. Tanev said Tuesday his focus will not be on his next deal when the Canucks return to the ice for their best-of-five play-in series against the Minnesota Wild.
"I'm ready to play hockey," Tanev said."I think I can get a contract regardless. I feel like I'm going to play well. If we play playoffs, then I'm confident in my abilities. If the [NHL/NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement] does get voted through, you take all those things into effect." The Canucks currently have $63.5 million committed to 14 players towards next season's projected $81.5 million salary cap, per Capfriendly.
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