What Happened
The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated veteran defenseman Chris Tanev from injured reserve, according to Daily Faceoff. Tanev is slated to return to the lineup on Saturday, ending an absence of roughly three weeks. The activation clears the way for him to play after the team kept him on IR during his recovery.
Key Details
- Tanev was removed from injured reserve by the Maple Leafs
- He is expected to play on Saturday
- The absence lasted about three weeks
- Tanev is a veteran defenseman for Toronto
What It Means
Tanev's return adds an experienced right-side defenseman back to Toronto's blue line after a three-week stretch without him. The source does not detail his injury or how the coaching staff will use him, so his role and minutes upon returning remain unclear.
What's Next
Tanev is expected to dress for Toronto on Saturday. The source did not specify the opponent, his projected minutes, or any corresponding roster move needed to fit him back onto the active roster.