Chris Tanev To Be Shut Down For The Season
Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev has undergone successful core muscle surgery today in New York City. The operation, though successful, will cause him to miss the rest of the season.
www.yardbarker.comHere’s the latest on Chris Tanev based on recent reporting.
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Chris Tanev’s season is officially over after core muscle surgery in early March 2026, with the Toronto Maple Leafs hoping he’ll be ready for training camp in September 2026. This followed a groin-related injury that kept him out since December 28, 2025. [Source: The Hockey News, March 3, 2026][1]
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Other outlets echoed the update, confirming the surgery and the expected return timeline for next season. [Source: NHL Trade Talk, March 3, 2026][2]
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Earlier in the season, Tanev had several injuries, including a concussion earlier in the year and a separate injury that finally sidelined him for the rest of 2025-26. He had returned briefly in December before the groin issue ended his season. [Sources: The Hockey News; NHL Trade Talk; Hockey Feed summaries][4][5][1]
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There have been mixed reports and various updates about his status from coaching staff, but the official team release confirms the surgery and the September training camp outlook. [Sources: The Hockey News; Sports blogs][1][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official Leafs press release or provide a concise timeline of his injuries this season with dates. Additionally, I can monitor for new updates and summarize them in bullet points.