Chris Tanev News

Tanev (upper body) will play on Wednesday after leaving the Stars' previous game due to injury.

Tanev briefly left Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken after receiving a high hit from Adam Larsson that earned him a five-minute major and a game misconduct. The 34-year-old Tanev missed several shifts but completed the game and, after being evaluated, was a full participant at practice on Tuesday and is not expected to miss any time.

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Tanev (upper body) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday after leaving Saturday's game early.

Tanev briefly left Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken after receiving a high hit from Adam Larsson that earned him a five-minute major and a game misconduct. The 34-year-old Tanev missed several shifts but completed the game and, after being evaluated, was a full participant at practice on Tuesday and is not expected to miss any time.

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Tanev (trade) will make his Stars debut in San Jose on Tuesday.

The Stars acquired Tanev on Wednesday by giving up a 2024 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, Artem Grushnikov and a conditional 2026 third-round pick to acquire Tanev. Tanev is a rugged defenseman, who has racked up 171 blocked shots this season to go along with one goal and 13 assists (14 points) in 56 games. He should bring plenty of stability to the Stars' second pairing. He has missed two games since joining the Stars due to immigration issues.

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Tanev (trade) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday vs. San Jose.

The Stars acquired Tanev on Wednesday by giving up a 2024 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, Artem Grushnikov and a conditional 2026 third-round pick to acquire Tanev. Tanev is a rugged defenseman, who has racked up 171 blocked shots this season to go along with one goal and 13 assists (14 points) in 56 games. He should bring plenty of stability to the Stars' second pairing. He has missed two games since joining the Stars due to immigration issues.

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Tanev will not make his debut on Thursday vs. Winnipeg.

The Stars acquired Tanev on Wednesday by giving up a 2024 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, Artem Grushnikov and a conditional 2026 third-round pick to acquire Tanev. The Flames retained 50 percent of Tanev's $4.5M AAV cap hit, while the Devils retained 25 percent. Tanev is a rugged defenseman, who has racked up 171 blocked shots this season to go along with one goal and 13 assists (14 points) in 56 games. He should bring plenty of stability to the Stars' second pairing.

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The Stars have acquired Chris Tanev in a three-team trade with the Flames and Devils.

The Stars gave up a 2024 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, Artem Grushnikov and a conditional 2026 third-round pick to acquire Tanev. The Flames retained 50 percent of Tanev's $4.5M AAV cap-hit, while the Devils' retained 25 percent. Tanev is a rugged defenseman, who has racked up 171 blocked shots this season to go along with one goal and 13 assists (14 points) in 56 games. He should bring plenty of stability to the Stars' second-pairing.

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Chris Tanev (upper body) is expected to return Monday vs. Florida.

Tanev has not played since exiting the Flames December 11th contest against the Colorado Avalanche in the period. Tanev has been a steadying force on the blueline for the Flames this season, recording seven points (1G / 6A), 65 blocks, and 11 hits through 28 games, playing predominantly alongside Noah Hanifin on the Flames top defensive pair.

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Chris Tanev (upper body) will miss his second-straight game and is flying back to Calgary to be further evaluated.

Tanev is returning to Calgary where he will be further evaluated for an upper-body injury and miss his second consecutive games. He was unable to complete a full shift, exiting Monday's game against the Colorado Avalanche after only 0:15 with an undisclosed injury after taking a hit from Ross Colton. Tanev has been a steadying force on the blueline for the Flames this season, recording seven points (1G / 6A), 65 blocks, and 11 hits through 28 games.

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Chris Tanev (undisclosed) is out Tuesday and considered day-to-day.

Tanev was unable to complete a full shift, exiting Monday's game against the Colorado Avalanche after only 0:15 with an undisclosed injury after taking a hit from Ross Colton. Tanev has been a steadying force on the blueline for the Flames this season, recording seven points (1G / 6A), 65 blocks, and 11 hits through 28 games.

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Tanev (upper-body) will be a game-time decision to rejoin the Flames lineup on Tuesday.

Tanev missed the Flames' previous six games due to an upper-body injury and will return to Calgary's lineup Tuesday vs. Chicago. The 33-year-old has a goal, 12 assists, 65 SOG, 17 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 61 games played prior to the injury.

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Chris Tanev has been activated from the injured reserve (undisclosed) and is set to return Monday.

Tanev has missed the Flames' previous two games due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to return to the Flames' lineup on Monday vs. the Rangers. The 33-year-old stay-at-home defenseman has a goal, seven assists, 40 SOG, and a -2 plus/minus through 40 games prior to the injury.

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Tanev (undisclosed) is expected to return to the Flames lineup on Monday.

Tanev has missed the Flames' previous two games due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to return to the Flames' lineup on Monday vs. the Rangers. The 33-year-old stay-at-home defenseman has a goal, seven assists, 40 SOG, and a -2 plus/minus through 40 games prior to the injury.

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Chris Tanev has been placed on the injured reserve retroactively to January 23rd (undisclosed).

Tanev left the Flames' game Monday vs. Columbus after just 2:32 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and has now been placed on the injured reserve. The 33-year-old stay-at-home defenseman has a goal, seven assists, 40 SOG and six PIMs through 40 games played this season.

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Chris Tanev will miss the next two games due to an undisclosed injury.

Tanev left the Flames' previous game vs. Columbus after just 2:32 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and is now expected to miss the next two games. The 33-year-old stay-at-home defenseman has a goal, seven assists, 40 SOG and six PIMs through 40 games played this season.

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Chris Tanev has been activated off the injured reserve and will likely return to action vs. San Jose (upper body).

Tanev has missed the Flames' last four games after taking a shot to the head just over a week ago and will be activated from the injured reserve Tuesday. The stay-at-home defenseman has five assists, 22 SOG and four PIMs through 24 games played.

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