"It would be a tough loss for the Maple Leafs if Tanev misses the rest of the regular season. Toronto is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time during the Auston Matthews era, while Brandon Carlo is still working his way back into form from a foot injury that has kept him out of the lineup since mid-November. Tanev signed a six-year contract with the Maple Leafs worth an average annual value of $4.5 million in July 2024."
"Last season, Tanev emerged as the Maple Leafs' best defenceman, operating as a true shutdown option. Toronto has struggled defensively throughout the year in part due to injuries, and it will be a tough task to rally back into the playoffs without the veteran blue liner. Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe are leading the blue line, Troy Stecher is playing the best hockey of his career, while the rest of the defence corps have struggled to find any consistency."
Chris Tanev sustained a groin injury on December 28 against the Detroit Red Wings and has not played since. He will meet with a surgeon in the coming weeks and could undergo surgery, which would likely sideline him until late April or May. Tanev previously missed time with an upper-body injury on November 1 and has played just 11 games with two assists this season. His absence would further strain Toronto's defense, which has struggled with injuries and inconsistency, complicating the team's push for the playoffs. Tanev signed a six-year deal averaging $4.5 million in July 2024.
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