Tanev distributed a helper in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev produced the primary assist on John Tavares' 12th marker of 2024-25 to tie the game at 1-1 in the middle frame, but that was the last of Toronto's offense in the contest. While Tanev is known for his defensive prowess, he's contributed one goal and three assists in his past six outings. The right-shot blueliner has helped Toronto become a better defensive unit as well -- Tanev is second in the NHL with 78 blocked shots. He's at one goal, six assists, 10 PIM, 14 shots and a plus-8 rating through 26 games this campaign.

Tanev had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev's last two-point game came Feb. 27, 2024 when he was with Calgary. It was his first goal of the season, a wrist shot from the circle that beat Andrei Vasilevskiy to the far post. It made the score 2-0 in the second. Tanev has one goal and five assists in 23 games, but he's far better known for his ability to block shots. His 74 put him second in the NHL in that category, and that makes him a value fantasy specialist in deep leagues that count that category.

Tanev notched an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev snapped a six-game point drought with a secondary helper on Mitch Marner's first goal of the game. During the slump on offense, Tanev racked up 19 blocked shots. The defenseman has four helpers, 68 blocks, 10 shots on net, 10 PIM and a plus-4 rating while serving in a shutdown role on the second pairing.

Tanev produced an assist, three blocked shots and four PIM in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev ended a three-game slump when he set up Steven Lorentz's empty-net goal. The helper was Tanev's third point through 14 contests this season as he continues to hold down a defense-first role in the Maple Leafs' top four. He's added 48 blocked shots, six shots on net, 10 PIM and an even plus-minus rating.

Tanev notched an assist and six blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev earned his first point as a Maple Leaf when he assisted on Morgan Rielly's second-period marker. A lack of offense isn't unusual for Tanev -- he earns his money by being gritty and reliable in his own zone. The 34-year-old blueliner has just three shots on net, three hits and a minus-1 rating, but he's already blocked 34 shots this season, good for first in the NHL and five ahead of Boston's Brandon Carlo.

Tanev (ankle) signed a six-year, $27 million contract with Toronto on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev will head home to his native Toronto on a deal that almost certainly will be his last considering he is 34 years old. The veteran blueliner split last season between the Flames and Stars, making a combined 75 regular-season appearances in which he garnered two goals, 17 assists and 207 blocked shots. Offensively, Tanev won't offer much to the Maple Leafs or fantasy managers but he should be a mainstay in the lineup, playing around 20 minutes per night.

Tanev's (ankle) negotiating rights were acquired by the Maple Leafs from the Stars on Saturday in exchange for Max Ellis and a 2026 seventh-round pick.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev is set to become an unrestricted free agent Monday, but this will give Toronto an exclusive window to negotiate a contract with him before that date. The 34-year-old defenseman is coming off a four-year, $18 million contract. He had two goals, 19 points, a plus-22 rating, 24 PIM, 45 hits and 207 blocked shots in 75 regular-season outings between Calgary and Dallas while averaging 19:41 of ice time in 2023-24. He was also leaned on heavily during the Stars' 2024 playoff run, averaging 22:17 while recording two assists, a plus-7 rating, six PIM, 30 hits and 73 blocks across 19 contests. The blueliner is recovering from a tendon injury, but he didn't miss any time during the postseason and will likely be fine for the start of the 2024-25 campaign.

Tanev is recovering from a tendon injury, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev had two goals, 19 points, 24 PIM, 45 hits and 207 blocks in 75 regular-season outings between Calgary and Dallas in 2023-24. He also recorded two assists, 30 hits and 73 blocks across 19 playoff contests with the Stars. The 34-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent in July, so depending on the severity of his injury, it might complicate his contract negotiations over the summer.

Tanev logged an assist, four hits and two PIM in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev avoided missing time after suffering an injury in Game 4 versus the Oilers. The defenseman did his job this postseason, picking up two assists to go with 73 blocked shots, 31 hits and a plus-7 rating over 19 playoff contests. Even at 34 years old, Tanev should have a healthy market as a steady and reliable shutdown defenseman if he makes it to free agency July 1.

Tanev (lower body) is suiting up Friday fo Game 5 against the Oilers, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev was injured after blocking a shot in Game 4 but won't miss any additional time. He's tallied just one assist in 17 appearances this postseason but Dallas will be thankful for his defensive abilities remaining in the lineup.