Tanner Jeannot (born May 29, 1997) is a Canadian professional

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forward who plays for the

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of the

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(NHL).

Playing career

Junior

Jeannot played his major junior hockey career with the

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in the

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(WHL). Despite not being selected in the NHL Draft, Jeannot's consistent play, leadership qualities, and ability to contribute offensively caught the attention of NHL scouts. His efforts were ultimately rewarded when, on April 2, 2018, the

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signed him as an undrafted free agent to a three-year entry-level contract.

Nashville Predators (2021–2023)

During the 2020–21 season, Jeannot made his NHL debut with the Predators on March 2, 2021, playing on the fourth line in a 4–2 loss to the

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. The following season, he led all NHL rookies with 24 goals and 318 hits, but did not place among the top three finalists for the

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Tampa Bay Lightning (2023–2024)

During the 2022–23 season, Jeannot, in the final year of his entry-level deal with the Predators, struggled to replicate his rookie scoring form, managing just five goals and 14 points in 56 games. As Nashville began to fall out of playoff contention, they traded Jeannot to the

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on February 26, 2023, in exchange for defenceman Cal Foote and a bundle of five draft picks, including a lottery-protected first-rounder in 2025.

Los Angeles Kings (2024–2025)

On June 29, 2024, the Lightning traded Jeannot to the Los Angeles Kings as part of a strategic move to bolster their future draft assets. In return for Jeannot, the Lightning received a fourth-round selection in the

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and a second-round pick in the

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Boston Bruins (2025–Present)

On July 1, 2025, Jeannot signed as a free agent to a five-year, $17 million contract with the

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jeannot, Tanner 1997 births Living people Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Chicago Wolves players Florida Everblades players Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan Los Angeles Kings players Milwaukee Admirals players Moose Jaw Warriors players Nashville Predators players Tampa Bay Lightning players Undrafted National Hockey League players