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 1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Chris Tanev is a long-tenured, undrafted defenseman known for his defensive acumen, now in his 16th NHL season. The 36-year-old has played 878 career games, contributing 36 goals and 174 assists for 210 points, reflecting his role as a stay-at-home blueliner.
In his current season with the Maple Leafs, Tanev has appeared in 11 games, recording two assists for two points. Despite limited offensive numbers, his value remains rooted in defense, as evidenced by his current GAR of 1.1, driven significantly by a +1.6 GAR in even-strength defense.
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 | 1.1 | 0.20 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +1.6 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.1 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 3 | 15 | 18 | -0.3 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 2 | 17 | 19 | -0.4 |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 2.1 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -0.9 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 2 | 18 | 20 | -3.0 |
| 2018-19 | 55 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -4.1 |
| 2017-18 | 42 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -1.0 |
| 2016-17 | 53 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -1.9 |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 1.2 |
| 2014-15 | 70 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 4.7 |
| 2013-14 | 64 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 0.2 |
| 2012-13 | 38 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Chris Tanev has been worth 1.1 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+1.6 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.7 in 2014-15.
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 1.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Chris Tanev's WAR this season?
Chris Tanev has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 (1.1) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Chris Tanev's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Chris Tanev has accumulated -0.5 career GAR and 207 points.