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Maple Leafs Share Chris Tanev Injury Update Before Lightning Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs endured their first loss in four games on Saturday, dropping a game for the first time after winning three in a row dating back to Nov.

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Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev to be re-evaluated Wednesday, no timeline for Anthony Stolarz

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev will be re-evaluated on Wednesday, which could spur his eventual return to the lineup, head coach Craig Berube said Sunday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / December 7

Craig Berube on the latest on Chris Tanev: “He feels good, he’s skating, and he’s working hard, but we’ll have to see when he’s looked at on Wednesday”

After Sunday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed the recent contributions of Scott Laughton and Dennis Hildeby, the status of his injured players, and the decision to make practice optional. What stands out about Scott Laughton’s level of play recently?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Report: Leafs place Chris Tanev on long-term injured reserve

Toronto Maple Leafs’ defenseman Chris Tanev has been placed on long-term injured reserve, according to a report from PuckPedia. Tanev has been out since Nov.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

3 Questions the Maple Leafs Must Answer to Find Their Footing Again

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been navigating a rough patch lately, and a closer look at their lineup and recent performances helps explain why. Injuries, in particular, continue to influence outcomes in ways that aren’t always obvious in the box score.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 8

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev resumes skating prior to game vs. Bruins

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev skated in an individual session, prior to Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins. Tanev was taken off on a stretcher during a November 2 game against the Philadelphia Flyers, and was discharged from the hospital the following morning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / November 4

Toronto Maple Leafs: What’s next after Chris Tanev’s injury?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a shaky start to the 2025–26 season, sitting with a record of 7–5–1. To make matters worse, one of the team’s top defencemen, Chris Tanev, is now on the injured reserve.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 3

Leafs Notebook: Nick Robertson making his case in the top six, the David Kampf situation, coping with the Chris Tanev injury, and the decisions at forward with help on the way

There are four games in the next six nights, William Nylander and Scott Laughton are potentially returning soon, and hopefully, Joseph Woll isn’t far behind.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 3

Quinn Hughes returns to Canucks practice

Canes PR: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov was recalled from the AHL after a conditioning stint. He’s been out with a lower-body injury. Amanda Stein: New Jersey Devils forward Connor Brown remains out.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Maple Leafs Announce Chris Tanev Injury News on Sunday

The Toronto Maple Leafs shared an update on defenseman Chris Tanev’s injury after Saturday’s game in Philadelphia. It was Tanev’s first game back after missing four games with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev discharged from hospital after leaving game vs. Flyers on stretcher

The Toronto sports circle received one stroke of positive news in what was otherwise a very somber morning following the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2025 World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2

Maple Leafs Offer Important Injury Update on Chris Tanev

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that defenceman Chris Tanev was evaluated overnight after being taken out of Saturday’s game on a stretcher.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev discharged from hospital after scary hit against Flyers

Some positive news for one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top blueliners. The team announced that defenseman Chris Tanev was discharged from a hospital in Philadelphia on Sunday morning and will be returning to Toronto promptly.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 2

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev taken off on stretcher during 3rd period vs. Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev left Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a stretcher during the third period. Tanev returned to the lineup Saturday, after suffering a concussion against the New Jersey Devils on October 21.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

NHL roundup: Leafs top Flyers but D Chris Tanev leaves by stretcher

Jake McCabe and Nicholas Robertson scored second-period goals to help the Toronto Maple Leafs separate from the host Philadelphia Flyers en route to a 5-2 victory on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Field Level Media / November 1

Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev exits by stretcher during win over Flyers

Toronto defenseman Chris Tanev, in his first game back after sustaining a concussion, left the ice by stretcher in the third period of the Maple Leafs' 5-2 win over the host Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Leafs’ Tanev exits game against Flyers on stretcher

A scary scene unfolded at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday night as Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev exited the team’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a stretcher.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 1

Maple Leafs activate Chris Tanev from IR, Dakota Mermis assigned to AHL’s Marlies

Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Toronto Maple Leafs have activated defenceman Chris Tanev from injured reserve. Dakota Mermis has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tanev, Robertson & Grebenkin

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ early-season struggles have been hard to miss. Injuries are piling up, the lineup looks thinner by the week, and Auston Matthews isn’t quite carrying the team like he’s capable of.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Maple Leafs place Chris Tanev on injured reserve

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve placed right-shot defender Chris Tanev on injured reserve, retroactive to the club’s 5-2 loss to the Devils on Tuesday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs Lose Chris Tanev to Injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a loss they can’t afford on Tuesday night. Yes, the team lost to the New Jersey Devils, but that is not the worst part.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev Injured in Game Against Devils

Toronto Maple Leafs‘ defensemen Chris Tanev was injured in the game tonight against the New Jersey Devils. The injury happened early in the second period, in an awkward collision that had him on the ice holding his head.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 21

Injury Update as Chris Tanev Leaves Game for Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev left Tuesday night’s game after a scary-looking collision early in the second period. The team later announced that Tanev would not return due to an upper-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev leaves game against Devils with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on social media that defenseman Chris Tanev left Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils with an upper-body injury and would not return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 21

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev ruled out vs. Devils with upper-body injury

Chris Tanev will not be returning for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, leaving the game with an upper-body injury. Tanev was ruled out during the third period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / February 26

Doctor Provides Assessment of Injury to Maple Leafs Defenseman Chris Tanev

The concerns over Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev's injury are obvious, but one doctor took to social media and revealed the likely extent of the injury. Ahead of the second period of last night's win in Boston, the Leafs announced that Chris Tanev would not return to the game after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / December 26

Chris Tanev turns heads with remarks about time with Maple Leafs

Veteran defender Chris Tanev has made a bold statement about his time in Toronto and his feelings about his first season with the Maple Leafs organization.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 23

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev Sidelined with Lower-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev has been ruled out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury as the Leafs take on the Winnipeg Jets on Monday afternoon.