For a long time, Vancouver Canucks defenceman Chris Tanev has been one of the most underrated players in the entire NHL. Not because he is an elite player that should be in Norris Trophy conversation, but because he is an elite defensive player who is extremely tough to beat defensively.
As a result, Tanev is tied with Alex Edler for first among Canucks D-men in Corsi-for percentage over the past three seasons.
In 2016-17, however, we can’t find Tanev at No. 1. Or No. 2. Or No. 3.
So far this season, Tanev has been the Canucks’ second-worst Corsi player, with a Corsi-for percentage of 46.