 In his first full professional season, Tanev split time between the Jets and the team's AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose.On November 4, 2016 Tanev scored his first two NHL goals in a 5–3 victory against the Detroit Red Wings.Tanev finished the season with 4 points (2G, 2A) in 51 games for the Jets, and 9 points (2G, 7A) in 23 games for the Moose.