Christopher Tanev is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). Tanev began his hockey journey in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) with the Toronto Red Wings, where he played for three seasons. Remarkably, he excelled to NCAA Division I with the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Tigers of the Atlantic Hockey Conference. During his rookie season there, he recorded 18 assists alongside 10 goals for 28 points. Moreover, he was the recipient of the Rookie of the Year honors.
He began his NHL journey with the Vancouver Canucks in 2010, signing as an undrafted free agent with the team on May 31, 2010, and quickly established himself as a solid defenseman. However, he was traded to the Calgary Flames on October 9, 2020, after spending 10 seasons with the Canucks. Unfortunately, his stay with the Flames was short-lived as he was traded in a three-team deal to the Dallas Stars. On July 1, 2024, Tanev signed a six-year, $27 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Chris Tanev's Contract Breakdown
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Cash (Annual) | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | $35 | $4,500,000 | 5.11% | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | $36 | $4,500,000 | 5.11% | $5,600,000 | $5,600,000 | $11,600,000 |
| 2026-27 | $37 | $4,500,000 | 5.11% | $4,600,000 | $4,600,000 | $16,200,000 |
| 2027-28 | 38 | $4,500,000 | 4.89% | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | $19,800,000 |
| 2028-29 | 39 | $4,500,000 | 4.89% | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | $23,400,000 |
| 2029-30 | 40 | $4,500,000 | - | $3,600,000 | $3,600,000 | $27,000,000 |
| 2030-31 | 41 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
How much is Chris Tanev getting paid?
Chris Tanev signed a 6-year contract worth $27,000,000 with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which includes a substantial signing bonus of $21,000,000 and guarantees him a total of $27,000,000 over the contract's duration. For the 2024-25 season, Tanev will earn a base salary of $1,000,000 along with a signing bonus of $5,000,000, bringing his total earnings for that season to $6,000,000.
Chris Tanev's Career Earnings
As of 2024, this player has earned a total of $46,166,829 in cash throughout his career. Looking forward, his forecasted earnings for the remaining years of his contract from 2024 to 2029 are projected to add $27,000,000, based on his annual salaries: $6,000,000 in 2024, $5,600,000 in 2025, $4,600,000 in 2026, and $3,600,000 each for the years 2027 to 2029. His total career earnings are expected to reach $73,166,829 by the end of his projected contract period in 2029.
What are the terms of Chris Tanev’s contract?
Tanve is under a 6-year $27,000,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the contract has no additional terms.
How much of Chris Tanev’s contract is guaranteed?
Tanve is under a 6-year $27,000,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs which includes $21,000,000 signing bonus, $27,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
Chris Tanev's Contract History
Chris Tanev has signed five contracts throughout his NHL career and the accumulated value of all his contracts stands at $46,450,000
Tanev’s first contract was a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canucks for $2,700,000 in 2010. Moreover, Tanev signed an extension for a duration of one year with the same team for $1,500,000 for the 2013-14 season. He again signed a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, this time for $2,000,000 in July 2014. The fourth contract he signed was a five-year deal worth $22,250,000 with the same team in 2015.
Lastly, Tanev signed his latest contract with the Calgary Flames in October 2020. The contract is worth $18 million and will have a base salary of $4,500,000 while maintaining a corresponding cap hit of $4,500,000 for the 2023-24 season. In 2024, Tanves signed a six-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
| Year | Contract Length | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed Amount | Free Agency | Team |
| 2010-2012 | 3 years | $2,700,000 | $900,000 | $270,000 | $2,700,000 | 2013/RFA | Vancouver Canucks |
| 2013 | 1 year | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | N/A | $1,500,000 | 2014/RFA | Vancouver Canucks |
| 2014 | 1 year | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | N/A | $2,000,000 | 2015/UFA | Vancouver Canucks |
| 2015-2019 | 5 years | $22,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $4,000,000 | $22,250,000 | 2020/UFA | Vancouver Canucks |
| 2020-2023 | 4 years | $18,000,000 | $4,500,000 | N/A | $18,000,000 | 2024/UFA | Calgary Flames |
| 2024-2029 | 6 years | $27,000,000 | $4,500,000 | $21,000,000 | $27,000,000 | 2030/UFA | Toronto Maple Leafs |
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FAQ's On Chris Tanev
A. Chris Tanev is playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs as of 2024.
A. Chris Tanev was barely 5 feet long at the age of 16 years.
A. Chris Tanev signed a six-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
A .Chris Tanev has signed a total of five contracts his playing career till date.
A. Chris Tanev is presently 34 years old (as of April 2024)
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