It’s a thankless job, but it’s one that Chris Tanev happily does. For him, laying down in front of a 100+ mph slap shot is just another day at the office; although, Tanev admits it’d be nice to block shots with his shinpads, rather than his face.
The Canucks’ last two games have seen Tanev exit with an injury, only to make a miraculous return a total of three times. The first time, against in Chicago, Tanev exited in the first period and did not return for the rest of the night. Canucks’ management and fans alike feared the worst after seeing a player like Tanev, who has battled injuries in the past, have to exit a game.