Chris Tanev - NHL News & Rumors

Lands on LTIR Tanev (groin) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Tanev remains out indefinitely. He has already missed the requisite time for LTIR, so he can be activated whenever he's ready, but that is not imminent.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Tanev may be done for the season. A devastating update on arguably Toronto's most valuable defenseman.

JANUARY 4 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Matthews scores a hat trick to lead Maple Leafs to 6-5 comeback win over Jets

Auston Matthews scored his 14th career hat trick and added an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 6-5 comeback win against the struggling Winnipeg Jets

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev (groin) out for 'significant time' Deadspin | Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev (groin) out for 'significant time'

JANUARY 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

Out indefinitely Tanev (groin) is expected to miss a significant amount of time, according to Jonas Siegel of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Impact Tanev sat out Tuesday's 4-0 win over New Jersey, and an exact timeline for his return is unclear. He has provided two assists, eight shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and two hits while being limited to only 11 appearances this season. With Tanev unavailable, Simon Benoit could play regularly again after being a healthy scratch for three straight games before his return to the lineup against the Devils on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Woll earns 1st shutout of the season as Maple Leafs send Devils to their 4th straight loss

Joseph Woll made 33 saves for his first shutout of the season and Bobby McMann, Nicolas Roy, Calle Jarnkrok and Matthew Knies scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Moves to IR Tanev (lower body) was put on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Tanev will miss at least the next three games after landing on the IR list, beginning with Tuesday's matchup against New Jersey. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return. While being limited to 11 appearances this season, he has contributed two assists, eight shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and two hits.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Tanev (lower body) isn't available for Tuesday's home matchup versus New Jersey.

Impact Tanev returned to the lineup Dec. 23 following a long layoff, and he'll now miss at least one more game. Simon Benoit will reenter the lineup Tuesday as a result of Tanev's absence. Toronto's next game is at home Thursday versus Winnipeg.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs Media Availability | Post Game vs Pittsburgh Penguins | December 23, 2025

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Christopher Tanev | Post Game vs Pittsburgh Penguins | December 23, 2025 | Toronto Maple Leafs Christopher Tanev speaks with the media following the Leafs' 6-3 win over the Pittsburg Penguins on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • NHL.COM

William Nylander's 4-points lift Maple Leafs over Penguins 6-3, snapping 3-game skid

Max Domi scored the winner with 8:25 remaining to snap a 23-game goalless streak and added an assist to end the Toronto Maple Leafs’ three-game slide with a 6-3 win against the Pit...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Craig Berube provides an update on defenceman Chris Tanev Let's goooooo!

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Playing against Pens Tanev (upper body) will be in the lineup versus Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Tanev back in action, Philippe Myers will likely be relegated to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch while Henry Thrun figures to head back to the minors. Prior to getting hurt, Tanev had recorded two assists, six shots and eight blocks in eight outings. Given his offensive limitations and lack of hits, Tanev is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value at best.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Practice | December 15, 2025 | Toronto Maple Leafs Players and Coach address the media following Monday's practice. 00:00 John Tavares 04:31 Auston Matthews 07:55 Chris Tanev 13:29 Craig Beru...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

Chris Tanev | Practice | December 15, 2025 | Toronto Maple Leafs Chris Tanev addresses the media following Monday's practice.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

Sporting regular sweater Tanev (upper body) practiced in a regular jersey Monday, Claire Hanna of TSN reports, indicating he's been cleared for contact.

Impact Tanev may be hard-pressed to immediately return to the lineup versus the Blackhawks on Tuesday, but he certainly seems to be trending in the right direction. In his eight outings this year, the veteran blueliner has notched two assists, eight blocks and six shots. While the Toronto native generates plenty of blocks, he doesn't offer enough physicality or offensive upside to be more than a low-end fantasy target.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting second opinion Tanev will seek a second opinion for his upper-body issue, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Friday.

Impact The news doesn't provide much clarity regarding Tanev's eventual return to action, but fantasy players should probably expect the blueliner to miss at least another week, if not longer. The Leafs should be getting some reinforcements on the blue line in the form of Marshall Rifai (wrist). Still, Tanev's continued absence doesn't bode well for the team's ability to limit opportunities in front of the netminders.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wennberg's goal in OT helps Sharks rally from 2-goal deficit, beat Maple Leafs 3-2

Alexander Wennberg scored with 2:49 left in overtime, and the San Jose Sharks came back from a two-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Chris Tanev faces critical decision with NHL return at stake The Maple Leafs and Tanev weigh recovery options carefully, balancing the chance to return to the NHL with long-term health.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Nylander scores in OT and Maple Leafs snap 5-game losing skid with 3-2 win over Blues

William Nylander scored at 4:06 of overtime as the underperforming and injury-ravaged Toronto Maple Leafs picked up a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues to snap a five-game slide...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Out at least one more week Tanev (upper body) will be sidelined for at least another week after general manager Brad Trevling told reporters Tuesday, "Probably will know more in the next week or so," Mark Ma...

Impact Tanev has started to get in some work with the team but it appears he is still a little ways off from returning. When healthy, the blueliner has offered minimal offensive upside, generating two helpers in eight outings. As such, few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting his return to action.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Huge update on Chris Tanev on Saturday. Great news for Chris Tanev who was stretchered off the ice last weekend.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Returns to ice Tane (upper body) was back skating Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Tanev was stretchered off the ice Nov. 1 in Philadelphia in what was believed to be whiplash. The veteran defenseman is eligible to return from injured reserve Saturday against the Bruins, but will likely need to sit this one out. Tanev has two assists in eight games this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

William Nylander helps the Maple Leafs rally past the Penguins 4-3

William Nylander had two goals and an assist in the third period, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs rally for a wild 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Major update on Chris Tanev's health following dangerous collision on Saturday An update directly from head coach Craig Berube.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

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