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Canucks: Latest on Holtby, Markstrom, Virtanen, Motte, more

By Brayden Ursel

Nov 23, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) makes a save in front of Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat (53) and Capitals defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (34) in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) makes a save in front of Vancouver Canucks center Bo Horvat (53) and Capitals defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (34) in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tyson Barrie of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck up the ice. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
Tyson Barrie of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck up the ice. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

Canucks have their eyes on Chris Tanev and Tyson Barrie

Talks have been very quiet between 10-year veteran Tanev and the Canucks. However, as the NHL gets further into the first day of free agency, whispers can be heard that Vancouver has circled back to the defensive defenseman.

Perhaps Benning wanted to see what he was worth to other teams before offering a contract. It may eventually pay off for Vancouver as Tanev is still considering remaining with the Canucks. It was rumoured earlier by multiple sources that the Pittsburgh Penguins would be interested in Tanev, but considering no signings have been announced, maybe he’s become more affordable than originally thought.

The Canucks defence is in need of a serious tuneup but Benning hasn’t pulled the trigger on a right-shot defender. According to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, the Canucks have just over $10 million dollars left to spend, and that’s not including their RFAs heading for arbitration. Tyler Myers is the only guy on the right side as of right now, can Benning and Tanev find common ground?

Maybe the reason for the hold up is Victoria native, Tyson Barrie. According to Darren Dreger of TSN, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton have all been intrigued but the availability of the right-shot blueliner. The 29-year-old offensive defenseman has been tied to rumours involving the Canucks at least a handful of times over the last few seasons, so is this finally the year Benning brings him home?

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He brings a completely different toolbelt in comparison to Tanev, but maybe that is exactly what this team needs. He plays a style much like Quinn Hughes but is the lesser of the two players. His best days are likely behind him at this point, but with a new change of scenery and a chance to play for your hometown team, maybe he can be rejuvenated into a 45-50 point defender.

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What do you think Canucks fans? Are you happy with what Vancouver has done some far in the first day of free agency? What are your thoughts on Holtby? Will Tanev return? Let us know in the comments below and make sure to keep your eyes on The Canuck Way for more up to date free agency news.

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