Major surgery for one of the best NHL defensive defenseman
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May 28, 2022 (5:48 PM)
Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Tanev will require shoulder surgery next week and will miss four to six months of action.
Tanev was injured in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars in the first round. Despite the pain, he played two games, Game 4 and Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers.
The 32-year-old from Ontario is considered one of the best defensive players in the league with a +35 rating this season. In 82 regular season games, he has 28 points.
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Is Chris Tanev one of the best NHL defensive defenseman? |
| Yes | 128 | 37.3 % |
| No | 215 | 62.7 % |
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