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Maple Leafs Activate Chris Tanev Off IR

The Maple Leafs will welcome back a key veteran defenseman tonight against Vancouver. Chris Tanev has been activated off injured reserve, according to the NHL’s media site, meaning he will be back to take on one of his former teams.

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Leafs activate Chris Tanev from injured reserve

Some good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into an important game on Saturday night. The Maple Leafs have activated defenseman Chris Tanev from injured reserve, with the veteran expected to return to the lineup when the team visits the Vancouver Canucks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 30

Maple Leafs lineup news: Chris Tanev paired with Morgan Rielly, Dakota Joshua returns to practice

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev was grouped with Morgan Rielly during Friday’s practice via David Alter of The Hockey News. It’s another indicator that the 36-year-old could return for Saturday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 28

Maple Leafs lineup news: McKenna paired with Matthews, Roslovic, Tanev skating in regular jersey

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev resumed skating in a regular practice jersey Wednesday, via David Alter of The Hockey News. Tanev was listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will not be available for Wednesday’s game against Seattle Kraken.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 28

Chris Tanev may not be himself when he returns to Maple Leafs lineup

To say that the Toronto Maple Leafs need Chris Tanev is an understatement. Yes, Toronto’s blue line has been able to weather the storm to a certain extent, there will always be one question hanging over the 36-year-old’s head: When will he go down again?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly Finding His Game With Chris Tanev Out

Under 20 games into their 2026-27 season the Toronto Maple Leafs are seeing injuries pile up on their back end. First it was Chris Tanev, followed by injuries to Marshall Rifai and Nick Blankenburg.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 27

NHL Injuries: Jared McCann out 10 weeks; Chris Tanev skating with team but not ready yet

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Maple Leafs injury news: Chris Tanev, John Tavares week-to-week, Bobrovsky gets scheduled day off

As the Toronto Maple Leafs navigate their upcoming four-game road trip, there are several updates regarding the injury status of key veterans. Chris Tanev remains week-to-week with an upper-body injury, but will travel with the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Chris Tanev's Injury Exposes a Bigger Maple Leafs Problem

When Chris Tanev is out of the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup, you can almost hear the collective groan from Maple Leafs fans. He's one of those players whose value becomes even more obvious when he isn't available.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Major Maple Leafs Trade Plans Emerge After Injury Blow

The Toronto Maple Leafs are willing to pay a significant price to upgrade their defense while Chris Tanev remains sidelined. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported that the Leafs have already set the parameters for what the franchise will accept in return.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 19

Report: Maple Leafs will only move premium assets for difference maker on defence

The Toronto Maple Leafs will reportedly only move on from premium assets if they get a difference-maker back on the back end, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

NHL Injury News: Tanev, Dickinson, Tavares

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / October 15

Leafs D Chris Tanev (upper body) is week-to-week

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced on Thursday. He exited in the first period of Saturday's 6-3 win at Colorado, logging just 3:29 of ice time across five shifts after a collision with Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen.