Toronto Maple Leafs are again holding defenceman Chris Tanev out for a game against the Minnesota Wild as part of a workload management plan. NDTV reports Tanev is expected to return later, after sitting out a second time in five days, with coach Jim Hiller confirming the timing of his comeback.
The outlets also highlight Tanev’s position on the plan. The Athletic says Tanev disagrees with the load management approach and wants to play, noting his limited availability from injuries last season and an injury early this season. The Vancouver Sun frames the situation as a renewed point of discussion, focusing on how general manager John Chayka and coach Jim Hiller have scratched him twice within a week.
One Vancouver Sun report adds that Tanev will be back in the lineup shortly—after sitting out versus the New Jersey game—and specifies the next opponent, Colorado. Across coverage, the common thread is the repeated decision to rest Tanev and the resulting disagreement between management’s approach and the player’s desire to play.
