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The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired the rights to defenceman Chris Tanev in exchange for Toronto’s 2026 seventh-round pick and forward Max Ellis.
Tanev, 34, spent the 2023-24 season with the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars.
The Toronto, Ontario, native played 75 games this season, scoring two goals and 17 assists for 19 points.
Tanev was linked to Toronto during the season but was ultimately traded to the Dallas Stars and was a crucial part of their playoff run to the Western Conference Finals.
TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun says, “Chris Tanev’s agent, Wade Arnott, says there is no agreement at the moment with the Leafs. They haven’t spoken yet. Toronto just acquired his rights so obviously Arnott expects to hear soon from the Leafs.”
Tanev is set to be an unrestricted free agent on Monday.
