Leafs Have A Natural Tanev Backup In Waiting

Chris Tanev is the kind of defenseman contenders lean on until the mileage starts to show, and Toronto is already thinking about the next move. The Leafs have a prospect in the pipeline who fits the role better than most casual fans realize, which is exactly how smart teams avoid getting caught flat-footed. This is the quiet part of roster building that matters when the playoffs expose every weakness at once.