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Christopher Tanev Scouting Report

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Created: Dec. 7, 2023
Updated: Dec. 9, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 33
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Dec. 20, 1989
Height: 6' 2 | 188 cm
Weight: 196 lbs | 89 kg
Undrafted
Contract: $18,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $4,500,000)
Does anyone in the NHL compete like Chris Tanev?
Ultimate team player. Matches up against top opponents. Primary role on the penalty-kill.
Averages over 19:00 hard minutes per night. 16:30 at ES - almost 3:00 on the PK.
High end of average skater and puck distributor. Rarely turns plays over.
Never quits trying to kill plays in the defensive zone.
Blocks shots whatever way is required
Leads the Flames in shot blocks overall. Part of the leadership group. Leads by example. Heading towards the twilight of his career but empties the tank every time his number is called
2-way / Defensive D who provides some depth offense.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Calgary FlamesNHL6511213721
2021-22Calgary FlamesNHL82622283522
  • Compete/Consistency: 100
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 92
  • Hockey IQ: 88
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 70
  • Penalty Kill: 90
  • Power Play: 5
  • Physicality: 84
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 78
  • Shot: 78
  • Skating: 78
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality