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The Toronto Maple Leafs should look into a soon-to-be UFA blueliner amid the lack of plausible options for the club.
We're now halfway through Toronto's 2025-26 season, and the Leafs still find themselves near the bottom of the Atlantic Division.
If placed on season-ending long-term injured reserve, Tanev would be ineligible to return during the regular season or playoffs. That designation, however, would come with the positive of opening salary cap space in the Leafs’ books, although it would also officially close the door on his season.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev made his return from injury on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. While Tanev isn't a Norris Trophy contender, his calming presence in Toronto's zone gave the Leafs the defensive improvement they've been looking for.
The Toronto Maple Leafs could be the best destination for a beleaguered Edmonton Oilers forward per one notable insider.
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