Report: Penguins prepared to give Chris Tanev five-year deal
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The Tanev brothers have never suited up for the same hockey team.
That would change if the Pittsburgh Penguins, current home of Brandon, younger brother to the Vancouver Canucks’ Chris, were to make an offer next month when the 2020 free agency window opens.
Citing multiple sources, The Athletic reported Tuesday the Penguins are prepared to offer Tanev a five-year deal if the 10-year pro isn’t re-signed by the Canucks before Oct. 9, when players will finally become free agents this year.
The younger Tanev, considered one of the league’s better checking wingers, was signed to a deal that averages $3.5 million per season until 2025.
It’s believed Pittsburgh general manager Jim Rutherford would be willing to offer Chris Tanev a five-year deal, matching the remaining length of Brandon’s contract, The Athletic reported.
Pittsburgh head coach Mike Sullivan is reputedly a big fan of Tanev’s, being familiar with the defender’s skills from the season in spent in Vancouver as John Tortorella’s assistant coach for the 2013-14 season.