Maple Leafs Recall Marshall Rifai, Place Chris Tanev On IR

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled Marshall Rifai from AHL Toronto and placed Chris Tanev on injured reserve.

By Brian La Rose · Pro Hockey Rumors

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:58 AM

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The Maple Leafs placed Chris Tanev on injured reserve and recalled Marshall Rifai from the AHL.
Tanev suffered an upper-body injury against Colorado and will miss at least one week.
Defenseman Nick Blankenburg is expected to take over a regular spot in Toronto's lineup.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Chris Tanev on injured reserve and recalled Marshall Rifai from the AHL's Toronto Marlies. Tanev sustained an upper-body injury during Saturday's game against the Colorado Avalanche and is expected to be sidelined for at least one week.

With Tanev out, Nick Blankenburg is likely to step into a regular role on defense. Rifai, who is playing on an $850,000 contract, joins the NHL roster as an extra defenseman without causing significant salary cap concerns for the Maple Leafs.

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