Tanev admitted on Tuesday that he's had discussions with Treliving about the tournament, but isn't focused on the possibility of playing for Canada.

The 35-year-old said he's spoken to GM Brad Treliving about the possibility of representing Canada but is focused on the Maple Leafs.

Alex Pietrangelo has pulled out of the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, opening the door for several candidates on Team Canada. Pietrangelo is still playing regularly for the Vegas Golden Knights,

Following the on-ice session, head coach Craig Berube expressed optimism about their availability for the Leafs’ upcoming four-game road trip, starting Saturday in Edmonton. When asked about the likelihood of both players joining the road trip, Berube replied, “I do.”