Tanev (groin) is expected to miss a significant amount of time, according to Jonas Siegel of The Athletic on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev sat out Tuesday's 4-0 win over New Jersey, and an exact timeline for his return is unclear. He has provided two assists, eight shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and two hits while being limited to only 11 appearances this season. With Tanev unavailable, Simon Benoit could play regularly again after being a healthy scratch for three straight games before his return to the lineup against the Devils on Tuesday.

Tanev (lower body) was put on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev will miss at least the next three games after landing on the IR list, beginning with Tuesday's matchup against New Jersey. However, it's unclear when he will be ready to return. While being limited to 11 appearances this season, he has contributed two assists, eight shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and two hits.

Tanev (lower body) isn't available for Tuesday's home matchup versus New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev returned to the lineup Dec. 23 following a long layoff, and he'll now miss at least one more game. Simon Benoit will reenter the lineup Tuesday as a result of Tanev's absence. Toronto's next game is at home Thursday versus Winnipeg.

Tanev (upper body) will be in the lineup versus Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Tanev back in action, Philippe Myers will likely be relegated to a spot in the press box as a healthy scratch while Henry Thrun figures to head back to the minors. Prior to getting hurt, Tanev had recorded two assists, six shots and eight blocks in eight outings. Given his offensive limitations and lack of hits, Tanev is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value at best.

Tanev (upper body) practiced in a regular jersey Monday, Claire Hanna of TSN reports, indicating he's been cleared for contact.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev may be hard-pressed to immediately return to the lineup versus the Blackhawks on Tuesday, but he certainly seems to be trending in the right direction. In his eight outings this year, the veteran blueliner has notched two assists, eight blocked shots and six shots on net. While the Toronto native generates plenty of blocks, he doesn't offer enough physicality or offensive upside to be more than a low-end fantasy target.

Tanev will seek a second opinion for his upper-body issue, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The news doesn't provide much clarity regarding Tanev's eventual return to action, but fantasy players should probably expect the blueliner to miss at least another week, if not longer. The Leafs should be getting some reinforcements on the blue line in the form of Marshall Rifai (wrist). Still, Tanev's continued absence doesn't bode well for the team's ability to limit opportunities in front of the netminders.

Tanev (upper body) will be sidelined for at least another week after general manager Brad Trevling told reporters Tuesday, "Probably will know more in the next week or so," Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev has started to get in some work with the team, but it appears he is still a little way off from returning. When healthy, the blueliner has offered minimal offensive upside, generating two helpers in eight outings. As such, few fantasy players will be anxiously awaiting his return to action.

Tane (upper body) was back skating Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev was stretchered off the ice Nov. 1 in Philadelphia after his neck snapped back. It's believed he could have suffered whiplash on the play, as he wasn't diagnosed with another concussion. The veteran defenseman is eligible to return from injured reserve Saturday against the Bruins, but will likely need to sit out a bit longer. Tanev has two assists in eight games this season.

Tanev (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Maple Leafs recalled Dakota Mermis from AHL Toronto in a corresponding move. Tanev missed four straight outings due to a concussion before returning to the lineup against Philadelphia on Saturday. However, he suffered another injury in the contest, and he will miss at least the next three games after landing back on the IR list. It's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup.

Tanev (upper body) was evaluated overnight, discharged and will head home to Toronto, the Maple Leafs announced Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

In a scary play, Tanev was injured Saturday after a collision with Matvei Michkov, and the defenseman had to be stretchered off the ice. It remains to be seen how much time, if any, the 35-year-old will miss. Tanev has two assists in eight appearances this year.