The 35-year-old said he's spoken to GM Brad Treliving about the possibility of representing Canada but is focused on the Maple Leafs.

Tanev admitted on Tuesday that he's had discussions with Treliving about the tournament, but isn't focused on the possibility of playing for Canada.

Insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is being considered as a potential replacement for Alex Pietrangelo on Team Canada for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Of

Toronto Maple Leafs players and coach Craig Berube are rallying around defenceman Chris Tanev to be Alex Pietrangelo's replacement at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

If it were up to some Maple Leafs fans, Auston Matthews would also be opting out of the 4 Nations Face-Off, writes Michael Traikos.

Alex Pietrangelo has withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off due to an injury, opening the door for a replacement.

Veteran defender Chris Tanev may be the perfect replacement for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off, following an injury to blueliner Alex Pietrangelo.

Veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo bowed out of the 4 Nations Face-Off. A proven winner, an offensive D-man, a shutdown player or a two-way blueliner could replace him.

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The Maple Leafs’ shot-block leader would likely take another for the team — Team Canada, that is. Chris Tanev heard his name bandied about before the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters were released last month and,

As speculation rises over which players may decide to sit out the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews will be suiting up for Team

Auston Matthews will serve as captain for the United States in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, and his team is the only one involved without a glaring injury question to answer.