Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev out, Cole McWard in against Wild

"Fire Hiller, this clown has no idea what he's doing": Leafs fans react as Chris Tanev gets scratched again due to "planned maintenance"

Chris Tanev will not play for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.

Why the Leafs have stirred up debate again by sitting Chris Tanev against Wild

In less than a week, general manager John Chayka and coach Jim Hiller have twice scratched the veteran defenceman for load management.

Cole McWard hoping to make the best of his opportunity with Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs defenceman Cole McWard talks about why he viewed this team as a great opportunity for him and his career, meanwhile head coach Jim Hiller is looking forward to seeing what he can do on the backend.

Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev out, Cole McWard in against Wild

The Toronto Maple Leafs will make a change on defence on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Chris Tanev will sit because of planned maintenance, while Cole McWard joins the lineup, the team announced. The team has taken a load-management approach with Tanev, 36, who has battled several injuries the past two years. Tanev also was out for Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Devils. McWard was recalled Sunday and played that night versus New Jer…