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Maple Leafs’ Tanev set to return against Canucks on Saturday

NHL.com reports the Toronto defenceman will be back after missing nine games.

File photo: Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev skates on the ice.
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Chris Tanev will return to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks, NHL.com reported Friday.

Tanev has missed nine games since he was injured against Colorado on Oct. 10. He took part in Toronto’s morning skate Wednesday but did not play that night in Seattle.

Speaking after Friday’s practice, Tanev said he felt ready to play, according to Sportsnet.

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