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 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 have acquired veteran defenceman Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins for two draft picks ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.

Winnipeg Jets general manager added forward Brandon Tanev and defenseman Luke Schenn at Friday’s 2025 Trade Deadline. Who are they and what will they bring to the NHL’s best team that’s hoping to stay in first place and finally get over the first-round playoff hump?

Another ex-Vancouver Canucks player is on the move, as Luke Schenn will be taking his talents to the Winnipeg Jets. Schenn was just traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night from the Nashville Predators.

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NHL trade deadline. Winnipeg Jets get: Defenseman Luke Schenn Pittsburgh Penguins get: 2026 second-round draft pick, 2027 fourth-round draft pick Winnipeg Jets get: Forward Brandon Tanev Seattle Kraken get: 2027 second-round draft pick James Mirtle: I had a front-row (press box) seat when the Maple Leafs acquired Luke Schenn at the trade deadline two years ago for a third-round pick.

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

The Kraken's NHL trade deadline moves were likely just the beginning of a roster makeover. Here's a look at the players and contracts over the next few years.