MAPLE LEAFS DAILY | NHL TEAM | TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS Disaster in Toronto: Maple Leafs' Defensive Anchor Chris Tanev Injured in Scary CollisionPUBLICATION Lukas PetersOctober 21, 2025 (8:26 PM) October 21, 2025 (8:26 PM) SHARE THIS STORY FOLLOW US FacebookPhoto credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesChris Tanev's injury could spell big trouble for the Maple Leafs' blueline as concussion concerns rise and defensive stability hangs in the balance. The Toronto Maple Leafs have seen their identity shift several times over the past few seasons. Since joining the Leafs, Tanev has brought calm, structure, and experience to a defense that badly needed it. A Loss Toronto Can't AffordUnfortunately, against the New Jersey Devils, things took a scary turn. Tanev collided hard with Devils forward Unfortunately, against the New Jersey Devils, things took a scary turn.