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Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev Has Season-Ending Core Muscle Surgery
Chris Tanev, limited to 11 games this season due to injuries, had successful core surgery and is expected to return for training camp, Maple Leafs said.
- On March 4, 2026, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced Chris Tanev is out for the rest of the season, The Canadian Press first reported.
- Tanev, 36, only suited up for 11 games in an injury-riddled season and hasn’t played since Dec. 28 in a 3-2 overtime road loss against Detroit.
- Undergoing surgery in New York City, Chris Tanev, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman, had successful core muscle surgery, the Toronto Maple Leafs said.
- Looking toward next season, the Leafs expect Tanev to participate in training camp in September after successful core muscle surgery, according to team officials.
- A veteran of multiple clubs, Chris Tanev has also played for Vancouver, Calgary and Dallas, and photographs from Nov. 1, 2025 show his regular NHL role last season.
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Leafs’ Chris Tanev undergoes surgery, expected back for 2026-27 - Daily Faceoff
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday morning that defenseman Chris Tanev will miss the remainder of the year after undergoing surgery to address a core muscle injury in New York City. Maple Leafs D Chris Tanev underwent successful core muscle surgery today in New York City. He is expected to fully participate in training in September.— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) March 4, 2026 Tanev, who has missed the vast majority of the season with multipl…
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