Tanev has looked very solid in the preseason, making some great defensive plays, while also seeing decent minutes on the power play. Tanev skated alongside Alex Edler on Thursday, recording a plus-2 rating in a preseason win over Edmonton. 24-year-old Tanev isn't expected to turn into an offensive force, but he is likely to improve on the career-high 17 points he recorded in 2013-2014. While the thought of Tanev playing with Edler during the 2014-2015 season seems promising, Tanev may be actually be counted on more defensively in that role, with Edler being the one taking risks offensively.