Tanev originally signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent after his senior season at Providence College. He played four seasons in Winnipeg and two in Pittsburgh before landing in Seattle. In 533 career games, he’s amassed 83 goals and 92 assists.

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Kraken forward Brandon Tanev heads to the Winnipeg Jets for a second-round pick ahead of Friday’s noon trade deadline

Brandon Tanev, a pending unrestricted free agent, was held out of Thursday's 5-3 Kraken road loss to the Predators, the telltale sign a trade was coming.

Winnipeg Jets general manager added forward Brandon Tanev and defenseman Luke Schenn at Friday’s 2025 Trade Deadline. Who are they and what will they bring to the NHL’s best team that’s hoping to stay in first place and finally get over the first-round playoff hump?

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken have traded a veteran player for a second-round draft pick in 2027. The Kraken (26-33-4) traded forward Brandon Tanev to the Winnipeg Jets just ahead of the National Hockey League trade deadline Friday in exchange for the pick.

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The Kraken have traded fan favorite Brandon Tanev to the Winnipeg Jets. The forward is nicknamed ‘Turbo’ because of his high energy and physical approach to hockey. Tanev was held out of Thursday’s game against the Nashville Predators, indicating a move was likely. In 238 games with the team, Tanev scored 41 goals and notched 32 assists.

Another ex-Vancouver Canucks player is on the move, as Luke Schenn will be taking his talents to the Winnipeg Jets. Schenn was just traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night from the Nashville Predators.

The Winnipeg Jets acquired Brandon Tanev from the Seattle Kraken and Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.