"I think it is still early to talk about whether he is joining us here, but he seems pretty good. Again, it will still be a day or two until we figure out if he is going to join us with the team. We'll see. We'll talk to him and see if he can get there by the weekend, but I am not sure yet."
"Tanev was the Maple Leafs' best defenceman in 2024-25, while operating as one of the NHL's premier shot blockers and defensive presences. Tanev's absence has surely been felt by a Maple Leafs team that has operated as the NHL's worst defensive team for large stretches of the year."
"He is universally respected in the Leafs' locker room as one of the leaders of the group, and a focal point of the defensive structure. It will be compelling to see how Tanev fits in with a revamped 2026-27 Maple Leafs team."
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev had core muscle surgery performed in New York on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the season. The 36-year-old is expected to return for training camp in September. Tanev played only 11 games this season with two assists before his latest injury. He previously suffered an injury in November against Philadelphia and returned in December before sustaining another setback. Signed to a six-year, $4.5 million average annual value contract in July 2024, Tanev was the Leafs' best defenceman this season and a premier shot blocker. His absence significantly impacts Toronto's defensive structure, as the team has struggled defensively throughout the year.
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