Just when the Maple Leafs believed their lineup was stabilizing, another significant injury has pushed them further from being healthy.
The Toronto Maple Leafs received discouraging news as defenceman Chris Tanev will be sidelined long-term after suffering a lower-body injury against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. It has been a frustrating season for Tanev, who has already missed significant time due to an upper-body injury earlier in the year.
The latest setback is a major loss for the Leafs, as Tanev has only appeared in 11 games this season but quickly established himself as a stabilizing presence on the back end.