That might be hard to believe now. All these years later Tanev’s eldest son, 34-year-old Chris, is a hulking Maple Leafs defenceman, six-foot-three and 200-plus pounds with hands like meat hooks.

Chris Tanev signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract extension Tuesday afternoon and the signing couldn’t have been a wiser one for the Canucks. Locking up Tanev means they’ll keep a key ...

In his first couple of months with the Maple Leafs, defenceman Chris Tanev, rightfully so, has been lauded for his on-ice play and leadership. There’s not much of a difference off the ice either ...

Of all the stats I’ve come across so far this season, this one might be my favourite: Chris Tanev has been credited with five hits all season. Tanev is throwing 0.67 hits per 60 minutes ...

With all the talk of financial disadvantages that surround playing for a sports team in Canada, Tanev's unique situation helped the Maple Leafs land the veteran defenseman. It's no secret that ...

Veteran defender Chris Tanev has made a bold statement about his time in Toronto and his feelings about his first season with the Maple Leafs organization. Toronto native Chris Tanev made waves ...

Chris Tanev was frustrated after the Maple Leafs lost 3-1 to the Washington Capitals on Friday. Fans in blue were disappointed at the Scotiabank Arena following the Leafs' offense and defense ...

There was a scary moment during the second period, but Chris Tanev returned to Tuesday’s game and steered the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders. Tanev took a puck ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that defenseman Chris Tanev would miss their game against the Winnipeg Jets due to a lower-body injury. Tanev, who has been a key part of the Leafs ...