Tanev executed two blocks during Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev, who has been sidelined with an upper body injury, dressed for the first time in five games Saturday. The 32-year-old defenseman received 17:32 of ice time in his return. In nine appearances, Tanev has compiled one assist and a minus-2 rating.

Tanev (upper body) will make his return Saturday versus Winnipeg, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev is playing for the first time since Nov. 1. He has an assist in eight games this season. Tanev's projected to skate on the third pairing with Connor Mackey.

Tanev (upper body) is not expected to play Thursday versus the Bruins, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Tanev's fifth game in a row out of the lineup. The 32-year-old defenseman's absence will again be covered by Nick DeSimone and Dennis Gilbert, while Nikita Zadorov figures to pick up most of Tanev's minutes on the second pairing. It's unclear if Tanev will be ready to return Saturday versus the Jets, but his presence on the Flames' current road trip suggests he shouldn't have too much time left on his recovery.

Tanev (upper body) remains out Tuesday versus the Devils, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev remains injured and is not in the conversation as the Flames potentially go to seven defensemen for Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old is still considered day-to-day for now, but there has been little information regarding his timeline to return. The Flames' next game is Thursday in Boston.

Tanev (upper body) will not play Monday against the Islanders, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the details of Tanev's injury are still mostly unknown, Gilbertson notes that it's not related to the surgery he had on his shoulder this offseason. The veteran blueliner will miss his third consecutive contest Monday and his status for Tuesday's tilt in New Jersey is unclear.

Tanev (upper body) isn't in Saturday's projected lineup versus the Devils, per Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev's upper-body injury resulted in the rugged two-way defenseman missing Thursday's clash with the Predators, with the Flames ultimately losing, 4-1, in that one. Rookie Connor Mackey should see extended rink run in Tanev's absence.

Tanev (upper body) will miss Thursday's contest versus Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev hasn't practiced since Tuesday and he wasn't on the ice for Thursday's pregame warmups. He has an assist in eight contests this season. His absence will likely result in Connor Mackey drawing back into the lineup.

Tanev (undisclosed) is questionable to play Thursday against Nashville, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev has not practiced since Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Seattle. He picked up his first point in eight games this season Tuesday and will be a game-time decision.

Tanev notched an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Facing his brother Brandon's team for the first time this year, Tanev won the scoring battle with an assist. It was his brother's team that emerged with a comeback win, however. The 32-year-old Tanev's assist was his first point in eight games this season. He's added 10 shots on net, 18 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while playing in his usual defense-first role in the top four.

Tanev (shoulder) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tanev underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum and a separated shoulder in late May, but his recovery has evidently gone well, and he's fully expected to be available for Calgary's Opening Night matchup with Colorado. The 32-year-old defender picked up six goals and 28 points while posting an impressive plus-35 rating through 82 contests last campaign.