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.

The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today they have acquired defenceman Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for the Jets second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft and fourth-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft.

The Winnipeg Jets bolstered their roster on Friday, acquiring defenseman Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins and reportedly adding forward Brandon Tanev from the Seattle Kraken. The Jets sent a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a fourth-round selection in 2027 to acquire Schenn,

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

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.

As quickly as it arrived, the NHL Trade Deadline passed, and the Winnipeg Jets stayed fairly quiet as the clock ran out. In what was one of the most shocking deadlines of the past several years, star players found new homes and helped some of the NHL’s cup contenders solidify already impressive rosters.