Chris Tanev - NHL News & Rumors

Panthers and Maple Leafs are trade deadline sellers with the playoffs likely out of reach

The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions who have gone to three consecutive trips to the final and made the playoffs six years in a row

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev has season-ending core muscle surgery Deadspin | Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev has season-ending core muscle surgery

MARCH 4 • DEADSPIN.COM

Maple Leafs coach reveals Chris Tanev's plans before surgery The Toronto Maple Leafs received clarity on the status of veteran defenseman Chris Tanev after he underwent core muscle surgery this week. T...

MARCH 4 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Done for season Tanev underwent core muscle surgery Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.

Impact Tanev is projected to be ready for training camp in September. He's signed to a six-year, $27 million contract that runs through 2029-30 and comes with a no-movement clause, so it's fair to believe he'll still be a member of the Leafs for the 2026-27 season. The 36-year-old defenseman will complete 2025-26 with two assists, eight shots, two hits and 15 blocks in 11 appearances.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Tanev underwent core muscle surgery Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.

Impact Tanev should be ready for training camp in September. His six-year, $27 million contract runs through 2029-30 and comes with a no-movement clause, so it's fair to believe he'll still be a member of the Leafs for the 2026-27 season. The 36-year-old defenseman will complete 2025-26 with two assists, eight shots, two hits and 15 blocks in only 11 appearances.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

NHL rumors: Maple Leafs should swing hard on 'oft-injured' $63M Devils D-man with Tanev, Rielly's cloudy futures in TOR In The Athletic’s latest NHL trade matchmaker column, James Mirtle proposed that the Maple Leafs should swing hard for New Jersey Devils def...

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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

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

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

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

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

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Panthers and Maple Leafs are trade deadline sellers with the playoffs likely out of reach

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

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

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

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