Chris Tanev — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Chris Tanev is an NHL defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2025-26 season Chris Tanev has 0 goals, 2 assists and 2 points in 11 games, worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Chris Tanev, an undrafted defenseman now in his 16th season, has carved out a lengthy career as a reliable blueliner. At 36 years old, he brings significant experience, having played 878 career games. His peak performance saw him achieve a 9.2 GAR in 2021-22, demonstrating his past impact as a top defensive presence.
While his current season shows a modest 0.1 GAR through 11 games with two assists, Tanev continues to be a defensive specialist. His primary value driver remains his even-strength defense, contributing +0.8 GAR in that area, underscoring his role as a shutdown presence on the backend.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +8 | 0 | 8 | 0.0% | 17:58 | 44.0% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 0.33 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | +3.0 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.9 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 18.5 |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 23.3 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 15.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18.8 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 14.1 |
| 2018-19 | 55 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 7.6 |
| 2017-18 | 42 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 12.7 |
| 2016-17 | 53 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10.9 |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 14.1 |
| 2014-15 | 70 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 12.8 |
| 2013-14 | 64 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 0.2 |
| 2012-13 | 38 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Chris Tanev has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 23.3 in 2022-23.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chris Tanev's GAR this season?
Chris Tanev has been worth 1.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
How many points does Chris Tanev have this season?
Chris Tanev has 0 goals and 2 assists for 2 points in 11 games this season.
Is Chris Tanev a good defenseman?
Chris Tanev ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (1.9) in the 2025-26 season.