Theleafsnation iconTheleafsnationSep 19, 2026

Chris Tanev cannot wait to play again for Maple Leafs: ‘I’m a competitive person’

For the first time since December 28, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev will play in an NHL game. The veteran blueliner is coming off a difficult 2025-26 season that was riddled with injuries and resulted in him missing all but 11 games.

Chris Tanev cannot wait to play again for Maple Leafs: ‘I’m a competitive person’

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For the first time since December 28, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev will play in an NHL game.

The veteran blueliner is coming off a difficult 2025-26 season that was riddled with injuries and resulted in him missing all but 11 games.

There were many factors as to why the previous campaign went so…

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For the first time since December 28, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev will play in an NHL game. The veteran blueliner is coming off a difficult 2025-26 season that was riddled with injuries and resulted in him missing all but 11 games. There were many factors as to why the previous campaign went so…

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There were many factors as to why the previous campaign went so…

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