Chris Tanev To Be Shut Down For The Season - NHL Trade Talk
Chris Tanev has been shut down for the rest of the season follwoing a sucesfull groin surgery, he is tabbed to be back for September Training.
nhltradetalk.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent publicly reported updates:
- Chris Tanev underwent core muscle surgery in early March 2026 and was shut down for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. He is expected to be ready for training camp in September 2026 [source: multiple outlets reporting March 2026 surgery and seasonal status].[5][6]
- After the surgery, teams and analysts projected a return for the start of the 2026-27 season, with expectations of him being with the Maple Leafs under his current contract through 2029-30.[6][5]
If you’d like, I can pull up the most current updates from specific outlets or provide a quick summary of his injury history and typical recovery timelines to set expectations for next season. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Chris Tanev shut down for the season after core muscle surgery.[6]
- Prognosis for training camp readiness in September 2026 and contract context.[5]