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Canucks extend qualifying offer to pending RFA Tanev

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CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 19: of the Chicago Blackhawks of the Vancouver Canucks at the United Center on February 19, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Canucks 4-3 in a shootout. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jonathan Daniel

It was hard to believe that among a group of veteran defenseman, the most consistent at times would be the young, up-and-coming Chris Tanev.

A smart, puck-moving - but perhaps undersized at 6'2" and just 185 pounds - blue liner with the Vancouver Canucks, the 23-year-old Tanev was slated to become a restricted free agent.

The Canucks extended him a qualifying offer on Tuesday, as per Jim Jamieson of The Province. His previous contract - a three-year entry level deal worth $2.7 million and a cap hit of just $900,000 was set to expire.

Never drafted, Tanev proved his rising value again last season, scoring the first two goals of his National Hockey League career. In three seasons with Vancouver, he’s played 92 regular season games.

Last season, he stayed with the Canucks roster on a full-time basis for the first time in his career.

During the negotiation process with the Canucks, Tanev originally was representing himself, with his father, Mike, lending a helping hand.

That plan changed course, and Tanev eventually hired agent Ross Gurney.

The Canucks also extended a qualifying offer to Dale Weise, who typically plays on Vancouver’s fourth line, and Jordan Schroeder, as per Brad Ziemer of the Vancouver Sun.