Overview
- The Maple Leafs activated Chris Tanev from injured reserve and expect him to be available for the club’s matchup with the Vancouver Canucks.
- Tanev skated with Morgan Rielly in Friday’s practice and said he feels good after treatment, with team reports noting the pairing as a strong sign he could rejoin the lineup.
- Dakota Joshua completed a conditioning loan with the AHL Toronto Marlies, returned to practice and was placed on the third line, making him eligible to play.
- Anthony Stolarz is the projected starter after solid recent results and a better recent form line than Sergei Bobrovsky, creating a short-term crease change possibility.
- With John Tavares and Kirill Marchenko still out week-to-week, Gavin McKenna remains on the top line with Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic and could press for a longer-term role while Tanev’s return aims to steady the defence.