Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev may return to the lineup when the club hosts the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday.

It's been more than two weeks since Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev last dressed for the team following an injury suffered on Feb. 25. On Wednesday, however, Tanev spoke for the first time, providing an update on his recuperation from the upper-body issue he's going through.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans are waiting on the edge of their seats for Chris Tanev’s return to the lineup. The Maple Leafs’ headlining signing of the offseason has been a massive part of this team’s defensive corps in 2024-25,