Tanev picked up an assist and finished with a game-high plus-4 rating in Wednesday's season-opening win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

An outstanding start to the season for Tanev, who also blocked three shots in 22:56 of ice time. The 25-year-old has become arguably Vancouver's most reliable defenseman and should log heavy minutes this season on the top defensive pairing. While he isn't a huge offensive contributor, Tanev isn't afraid to jump into the rush and should build off the career-high 20 points he recorded in 2014-15.