Chris Tanev — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Chris Tanev is an NHL defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Chris Tanev has 1 points (0 goals, 1 assists) in 8 games, a 10-point pace over 84 games. He is 17th on the Toronto Maple Leafs in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 17:41 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Chris Tanev is a defenseman known for consistently getting in front of shots and suppressing chances at even strength. Late in his career, he provides modest play while logging second-pair minutes.
An undrafted player, he also finishes better than his chances suggest, but he seldom generates quality chances, rarely shoots, and avoids physical play.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 200 lb |
| Born | December 20, 1989 (age 36) in Toronto, Canada |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 17:41 | 32.3% | 0.1 | 0.1 | -0.6 | -0.11 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | +0.2 | +0.0 | -0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 20th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:41 | 3 | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.1 | -0.04 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -0.6 |
| 2025-26 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.1 |
| 2024-25 | 75 | 3 | 15 | 18 | -0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 75 | 2 | 17 | 19 | -0.9 |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 0.8 |
| 2021-22 | 82 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 2.0 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -1.7 |
| 2019-20 | 69 | 2 | 18 | 20 | -1.9 |
| 2018-19 | 55 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -3.6 |
| 2017-18 | 42 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -1.7 |
| 2016-17 | 53 | 2 | 8 | 10 | -3.0 |
| 2015-16 | 69 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -1.4 |
| 2014-15 | 70 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 1.2 |
| 2013-14 | 64 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Chris Tanev has been worth -0.6 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.3).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.0 in 2021-22.
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 -0.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Chris Tanev's WAR this season?
Chris Tanev has been worth about -0.1 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 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 1 assists for 1 points in 8 games this season.
Is Chris Tanev a good defenseman?
Chris Tanev ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.6) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Chris Tanev's career GAR?
Across 14 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Chris Tanev has accumulated -9.4 career GAR and 201 points.
How tall is Chris Tanev, and how much does he weigh?
Chris Tanev is 6'3" tall and weighs 200 lb. Born December 20, 1989 (age 36) in Toronto, Canada.
How does Chris Tanev score across situations in 2026-27?
Chris Tanev has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Chris Tanev's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Chris Tanev has scored on 0.0% of 3 shots in 2026-27.