What Happened
Chris Tanev returned to the ice on Monday for his first full skate since suffering an upper-body injury on Oct. 10. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman wore a red no-contact sweater during the session. Tanev, 36, was considered week-to-week after being injured in a win over the Colorado Avalanche. He had recorded one assist in six games before the injury.
Key Details
- Tanev's first full skate came Monday, wearing a red no-contact sweater.
- He suffered the upper-body injury on Oct. 10 against the Colorado Avalanche.
- Tanev was listed as week-to-week and had one assist in six games.
- Nick Blankenburg and Marshall Rifai, Tanev's replacements, were placed on injured reserve last week.
- Tanev played only 11 games last season and had season-ending core muscle surgery in March.
What It Means
A healthy Tanev would help a Toronto blue line that has lost depth pieces in Blankenburg and Rifai to injured reserve. His recent injury history, including just 11 games last season and March core muscle surgery, makes his return timeline worth monitoring.
What's Next
Tanev's no-contact status suggests he is not yet cleared for game action. The Maple Leafs, winners of four straight, host the Calgary Flames on Monday with Sergei Bobrovsky projected to start.