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Maple Leafs HC Jim Hiller Provides Update on Injured Veterans

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller provided an update on two of the team’s injured players, veterans Chris Tanev and John Tavares.Tanev has been on the IR since October 12, retroactive to October 10, with an upper-body injury, while…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:20 AM
Maple Leafs HC Jim Hiller Provides Update on Injured Veterans
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach Jim Hiller stated that injured defenseman Chris Tanev is closer to returning than forward John Tavares.
  • Tanev has resumed skating and participating in non-heavy contact drills after suffering an upper-body injury.
  • Tanev has been on injured reserve since October 12, while Tavares has been sidelined since October 17.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller provided injury updates on veterans Chris Tanev and John Tavares during Sunday's practice. Hiller noted that Tanev appears closer to a return than Tavares, as Tanev has resumed skating and participating in light contact drills.

Tanev has been sidelined on injured reserve with an upper-body injury since October 12, retroactive to October 10, while Tavares landed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury on October 17. The updates come during a four-game winning streak for Toronto, which recently secured a 7-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

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