Today, we know how it played out, and for the time being, Tanev remains with the Flames. However, other sources have strongly suggested that despite completing a trade with the Flames, it wasn't out of the question for the Canucks to acquire Tanev in a separate trade.
Allvin and Rutherford had identified another need to be addressed on their blueline, and perhaps Tanev could be the answer. If the Canucks were to acquire the veteran, they'd have an attractive look on their blueline, that's for sure. Could they go for something like this: