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Chris Tanev injury and Toronto Maple Leafs roster shifts

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2026-10-15 19:56 UTC → 2026-10-27 04:56 UTC · added removed

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev has been placed on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury sustained during a collision with Artturi Lehkonen in a game against the Colorado Avalanche. Initially, the The team did not disclose the exact nature or duration of clarified that Tanev is expected to be “week-to-week.” To manage the injury, with defensive void, head coach Jim Hiller stating stated the team would manage the defensive void by use a committee using approach involving players such as McCabe, Raddysh, and call-up Marshall Rifai. Following the injury, the team clarified Rifai, while also leaning on goaltender Jake Allen and defenseman Morgan Ekman-Larsson. Additionally, Hiller announced that Tanev is expected John Tavares will return to be “week-to-week” after a collision with Artturi Lehkonen. To address the roster vacancy, the Maple Leafs recalled Marshall Rafai from their AHL affiliate, top power-play unit. As the Toronto Marlies. The injury occurs amidst other roster changes, including situation evolved, the team faced further setbacks. Winger Kirill Marchenko, a recent acquisition in the trade of defenseman Emil Andrae to the Columbus Blue Jackets Jackets, sustained a lower-body injury following a collision with Yegor Sharangovich. Other roster challenges include John Tavares skating individually following a collision, Dakota Joshua awaiting an AHL recall, and Max Domi remaining out indefinitely due to offseason back surgery complications. Regarding Tanev, he has made progress toward a return after missing seven games and recently participated in a full team skate wearing a non-contact jersey. In response to these cumulative roster challenges, General Manager John Chayka indicated he is open to making in-season trades, potentially for forward Kirill Marchenko. a defenseman, to improve defensive depth.

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  1. 2026-10-27 04:56 UTC Chris Tanev injury and Toronto Maple Leafs roster shifts
  2. 2026-10-15 19:56 UTC Chris Tanev injury and Toronto Maple Leafs roster shifts

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