BRANDON TANEV NEWS

Exchanged for draft pick Tanev, who missed Thursday's 5-3 loss to Nashville for roster management purposes, was acquired by Winnipeg from Seattle on Friday in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick, per Dar...

Impact Tanev has nine goals, 17 points, 122 hits and 91 blocks in 60 appearances in 2024-25. Although he doesn't do a lot offensively, his physicality is sure to be appreciated by the Jets during the playoffs. Tanev is expected to be utilized in a bottom-six capacity.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Tanev won't be in the lineup against the Predators on Thursday for roster management, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Tanev may be bogged down in a seven-game pointless streak but should still be an intriguing trade piece around the league. The speedy winger plays a physical style and is solid on the penalty kill, attributes that never go out of style. Wherever he lands the 33-year-old Toronto native figures to slot into a bottom-six role.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Trade Rumors: Seattle Kraken willing to 'eat' 50% on Brandon Tanev's cap hit amid strong interest The Seattle Kraken is reportedly open to trading Brandon Tanev before the 2025 NHL trade deadline. He will be a free agent after this season...

MARCH 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Senators Linked to 2 Pending Free Agents in Deadline Trade: Report Bruce Garrioch has linked the Senators to Ryan Donato and Brandon Tanev.

FEBRUARY 5 • KANSASCITY.COM

Generates assist Tanev produced an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Tanev has a point in each of the last two contests after snapping a nine-game slump. The winger set up Chandler Stephenson's game-tying goal late in the third period. The 33-year-old Tanev is at 17 points -- surpassing his 66-game total from 2023-24 -- and he's added 74 shots on net, 111 hits, 86 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 53 appearances in 2024-25.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on scoresheet Sunday Tanev scored a goal, added two hits and blocked three shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.

Impact Tanev snapped a nine-game point drought with his third-period tally that brought the Kraken back within a goal. The 33-year-old winger has struggled to get much offense going from the fourth line this season, though he's doing better than he did in 2023-24. He's at nine goals and 16 points through 52 outings, matching his point total from 66 outings last season. Tanev has added 74 shots on net, 109 hits, 85 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating. His 85 blocks are most among all NHL forwards, nine ahead of Sabres two-way star Alex Tuch.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sharangovich, Huberdeau score power-play goals, Flames beat Kraken 3-2

Yegor Sharangovich and Jonathan Huberdeau each scored on the power play in Calgary’s three-goal first period and the Flames held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

HockeyBuzz.com - Eklund - Source: Leafs working hard on a deal for Brandon Tanev (e4) NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JANUARY 29 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Returns Saturday Tanev (illness) is set to play Saturday versus LA, per the NHL media site.

Impact Tanev missed Thursday's 2-1 loss to Winnipeg. He has eight goals, 15 points, 96 hits and 73 blocks in 44 appearances in 2024-25. Tye Kartye is expected to be a healthy scratch due to Tanev's return.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Tanev (illness) will be a game-time decision versus Los Angeles on Saturday, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports.

Impact Tanev missed Thursday's game against the Jets with the illness. The 33-year-old is in the final year of a six-year, $21 million contract he signed with Pittsburgh in July of 2019. Tanev has eight goals, seven assists, 96 hits and 75 blocked shots across 44 games this season. Look for Tye Kartye or John Hayden to come out of the lineup if Tanev is able to play.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Tanev (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Jets.

Impact Tanev logged 13:14 of ice time versus the Penguins on Tuesday, so his illness is a fairly new development. It's unclear if he'll be healthy enough to play at home Saturday against the Kings. Tye Kartye will replace Tanev in the lineup Thursday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Fills empty cage Tanev scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact The Kraken scored the last six goals of the contest, with Tanev putting the cherry on top with his empty-netter. This goal was his first since Dec. 8, and he snapped a 10-game point drought in the process. The 33-year-old winger often isn't very productive on offense while playing in a bottom-six role. For the season, he's chipped in with eight goals, 15 points, 67 shots on net, 90 hits, 72 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 42 appearances. He's one point shy of matching his total from 2023-24, when he logged 66 games played, and he's on pace to reach the 20-point mark for just the fourth time in his career.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kaapo Kakko scores twice in 3rd period in the Kraken's 6-2 victory over the Sabres

Kaapo Kakko scored twice in the third period, Joey Daccord made 33 saves and the Seattle Kraken overcame an early two-goal deficit to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Oilers use fast start to beat the Kraken 4-2 for their 3rd straight victory

Vasily Podkolzin and Jeff Skinner scored in the first 5 1/2 minutes and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Good to return Tanev (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus Vancouver, per Tim Booth of the Seattle Times.

Impact Tanev missed Sunday's 5-2 loss to Colorado due to the injury. He has seven goals, 14 points, 59 PIM, 79 hits and 57 blocks in 35 appearances in 2024-25. Tanev is projected to serve on the fourth line in his return.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent due to apparent injury Tanev wasn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Avalanche due to an apparent injury, Emerald City Hockey reports.

Impact While head coach Dan Bylsma didn't specify that Tanev is dealing with an issue, he said before Sunday's matchup that some players would be game-time decisions due to injuries, and the 32-year-old was excluded from the lineup. It's not yet clear what issue Tanev is dealing with, but he'll have some time to recover before the Kraken face the Canucks on Saturday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken come into matchup with the Golden Knights on losing streak

The Seattle Kraken enter the matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights as losers of three in a row

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Lends helper in Thursday's win Tanev notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Tanev has earned a point in six of the last nine games, collecting two goals and four assists in that span. The 32-year-old winger set up Jared McCann's empty-netter to seal this win. Tanev's strong play has helped him get into a top-six role at even strength, though he's not in the power-play mix. He has 14 points, 52 shots on net, 68 hits, 51 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 31 appearances. Considering he had just 16 points in 66 outings in 2023-24, Tanev looks poised for a bounce-back campaign.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal Sunday Tanev scored his seventh goal of the season Sunday in a 7-5 win over the Rangers.

Impact Tanev jumpstarted Seattle's comeback effort when he cut New York's lead to 3-2 at 14:06 of the second period. The left-shot winger added two shots, one block and four hits in 13:49 of ice time. Tanev has provided solid depth production for the Kraken recently, as he's found the scoresheet in five of his last seven contests. The 32-year-old is occupying a bottom-six role and a spot on the penalty kill, and through 29 games, Tanev has accumulated seven goals and 13 points.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bjorkstrand scores twice as Kraken rally past Rangers for a 7-5 win

Oliver Bjorkstrand had two goals and two assists to help Philipp Grubauer and the Seattle Kraken beat the New York Rangers 7-5

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Garners helper in 500th career game Tanev notched an assist and five hits in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact Tanev set up Jaden Schwartz on an empty-netter. This was Tanev's 500th career game, and he now has 170 points (80 goals, 90 assists) at the NHL level. The physical winger has earned a point in four of the last five games and is up to 12 points, 47 shots on net, 55 hits, 40 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 27 appearances this season, and his strong play of late has earned him a look in a top-six role.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dunn, Daccord lead Kraken to 5-2 win over Islanders

Vince Dunn had a goal and two assists, Joey Daccord stopped 27 shots, and the Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders 5-2

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Ends scoring slump Tanev scored a goal with his lone shot in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes. He also added two hits and three blocked shots.

Impact Tanev found twine for the first time since Nov. 14, when he scored in a 3-1 win over the Blackhawks. The 32-year-old winger has been trending in the right direction after going pointless in four games between Nov. 17 and Nov. 25, and he's now recorded one goal and two assists in his last four appearances. Tanev is up to 11 points across 26 games, and he remains on pace to reaching the 30-point plateau, something he's achieved just once in 10-year career.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gourde and Schwartz lead Kraken to 4-2 win over Hurricanes

Yanni Gourde and Jaden Schwartz had a goal and an assist each and the Seattle Kraken snapped a three-game skid, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press