Toronto Maple Leafs reveal new timeline for Chris Tanev's return
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev has been out for about a month with a concussion, and the team has been yearning for the defenseman to make a return.
Chris Tanev is one of the most important defensemen on the Toronto Maple Leafs, as he blocks shots and keeps the puck from reaching his goaltenders.
Unfortunately, he has been decimated by concussions this season. He suffered one against the New Jersey Devils a few weeks ago, and he suffered another one against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The second concussion was absolutely devastating, and Tanev has had to miss over a month as a result. It has been tough to watch, and the fans are feeling very concerned right now.
Thankfully, things are starting to look a little bit up for Tanev right now. The defenseman was on the ice during morning skate on Saturday and continues to get some work in.
Toronto Maple Leafs have good news on Chris Tanev
On Sunday, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube offered an update on the defenseman that should certainly get fans fired up for the immediate future.
Basically, on Wednesday, Tanev will be evaluated by a doctor, and this is when we will find out if and when the defenseman will be able to return to the ice.
This would be huge for the Maple Leafs, as their injuries have piled up throughout the season, especially when it comes to their two goaltenders.
The Maple Leafs are also missing defenseman Brandon Carlo right now, but he needs surgery and is likely to be gone until the New Year.
Getting Tanev back could be a huge confidence boost for the Maple Leafs, who are in dire need of some good news, sooner rather than later.
If Tanev does return to the lineup, then the Leafs will have to make some very difficult decisions involving their defensemen, although Tanev's return will certainly offset any losses.
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