Leafs’ Tanev eyes return against Canucks

VANCOUVER – Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev says all signs point to his return Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks.

The 36-year-old skated alongside Morgan Rielly at practice Friday in Vancouver after being sidelined with an upper-body injury since Oct. 10.

Tanev said he feels good after undergoing the recommended treatment and hopes to be ready to play against his former team.

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He did not disclose the nature of the injury but said it was unrelated to the spine and groin injuries and concussion that limited him to 11 games last season.

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Tanev, who has one assist in six games this season, was hurt in Toronto’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche, leaving after five first-period shifts. His status was upgraded from week-to-week to day-to-day earlier this week.

The Maple Leafs remain without top-six forwards John Tavares and Kirill Marchenko, who are both out week-to-week with lower-body injuries.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2026.