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NHL Injury News: Tanev, Dickinson, Tavares

Chris Tanev, Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

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NHL Injury News: Tanev, Dickinson, Tavares

Originally posted on The Hockey Writers | By Jim Parsons | Last updated Oct 16, 2026 3:05 PM ET

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IN today’s NHL injury news update, the status of Chris Tanev in Toronto remains unclear and the team might have lost another key player in John Tavares. Meanwhile, Jason Dickinson was unable to play on Thursday vs the Utah Mammoth, but the coach said it wasn’t an ankle injury, which everyone assumed it was. Finally, there is a list of approximately a dozen other issues facing several NHL teams.

Chris Tanev — Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs will be without veteran defenseman Chris Tanev for the foreseeable future. Toronto placed Tanev on injured reserve, retroactive to October 10, after he left Saturday’s win over the Colorado Avalanche with an upper-body injury following a collision with Artturi Lehkonen.

Jim Hiller has yet to offer a firm timeline, but reports are that he is now week to week. The team is “doing some further testing” to determine whether this could be longer-term.

The injury adds to a rough run of health issues for the 36-year-old, who played just 11 games last season. Through six games this season.

John Tavares — Toronto Maple Leafs

John Tavares headed down the tunnel after an awkward collision on Thursday night. Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller did not provide an update on the status of Tavares after the game, but he might miss some time. As of now, he is considered day-to-day.

Jason Dickinson — Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton’s injury situation up front is problematic. Jason Dickinson made his long-awaited season debut on October 7 after battling a foot injury that lingered from late last season and resurfaced during training camp. Then on Thursday, he hurt himself at practice and was unable to play in that night’s game against Utah.

Interestingly, Babcock was asked about whether he was growing concerned about long-term issues with Dickinson’s ankle, and noted that it wasn’t his ankle that got hurt Thursday. While it might be good news that it’s not a recurring issue, it’s concerning that a new injury might have popped up.

Other Injuries Worth Noting

As per Fantasy RotoWire:

Pierre-Luc Dubois is sidelined for Saturday’s matchup with New Jersey as he works through an illness.
Rasmus Dahlin is out for Saturday’s game versus Montreal with an upper-body injury.
Taylor Hall’s upper-body injury has him considered week-to-week.
Brandon Montour exited Thursday’s game against Tampa Bay with a lower-body injury and is day-to-day.
Darnell Nurse sat out Thursday’s contest due to an upper-body injury.
Jordan Staal landed on injured reserve with a calf issue.
Miles Wood has been placed on injured reserve.
Josh Norris entered the concussion protocol following Thursday’s game.
Jiri Kulich is considered day-to-day after getting hurt during Thursday’s action.
Matt Roy, currently on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, is questionable for Saturday’s game against New Jersey.
Luke Evangelista is staying behind and won’t travel with New Jersey for Saturday’s game in Washington due to illness.
Mikael Granlund is unlikely to suit up Friday against Boston because of an upper-body injury.
Justus Annunen is back off injured reserve, with Nashville dropping Matt Murray from the roster in a corresponding move.