Canucks: Chris Tanev’s exit opens door for new assistant captain

Dec 28, 2019; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) celebrates his goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) (not pictured) with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) and forward Brock Boeser (6) during the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Tanev’s exit from the Vancouver Canucks means Travis Green will have to name a new assistant captain. Here are the most likely candidates.

Dating back to when Daniel and Henrik Sedin were still playing for the Vancouver Canucks, the team’s alternate captains have, for the most part, remained the same. Alex Edler, Chris Tanev and…