The Vancouver Canucks don’t have many quality veteran trade chips, but blueliner Chris Tanev could certainly bring back a nice return if general manager Jim Benning decides to shop the 28-year-old.
Thing is, the Canucks have shown zero indication that they’re willing to trade Tanev. Unless Benning gets a mind-blowing offer for the shutdown blueliner, Tanev is here to stay for at least 2018-19.
And there’s nothing wrong with the Canucks keeping Tanev around for next season. But if Benning is completely unmotivated to shop Tanev, then it’s time to talk extension with the man who is only signed for two more years at a $4.