Chris Tanev's 4 Nations Face-Off Fate Sealed Following Shea Theodore Injury
Team Canada has once again passed over Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev despite support from Craig Berube and other Maple Leafs teammates.
Chris Tanev was left off the original 4 Nations Face-Off roster and when Shea Theodore suffered a tournament-ending injury in Canada's opening game against Sweden some speculation begin to appear that the veteran blueliner could finally get the call.
Who did Team Canada take for their team for the 4 Nations Face-Off instead of Chris Tanev?
However, Team Canada's management has instead chosen 23-yeras-old Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars as the standby defenseman instead of Tanev.
- Chris Johnston, The Athletic
Insider Elliotte Friedman had previously suggested that Chris Tanev was a serious contender for the spot but noted that Harley was also in the conversation.
At 35 years old, Chris Tanev 's opportunities to represent Canada are limited and that is even if he remains one of the NHL's most reliable defensive defensemen.
The NHL has confirmed the return of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028, and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan could give another chance for Tanev.
However, with Canada's talent pool on defense, securing a spot for Tanev will not be easy.
For now, the veteran will have to focus on his role with the Maple Leafs as they push toward the playoffs.
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FEVRIER 14 | 264 ANSWERS Chris Tanev's 4 Nations Face-Off Fate Sealed Following Shea Theodore Injury Do you think Chris Tanev should have made Team Canada instead of Thomas Harley? | ||
| Yes | 231 | 87.5 % |
| No | 33 | 12.5 % |
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