‘He’s a warrior’: Leafs impressed by Chris Tanev’s toughness, commitment

TORONTO — Chris Tanev’s willingness to put his body on the line was well-known long before he joined the Maple Leafs.
His new teammates got their first up-close look at the toll it takes — and the veteran defenceman’s toughness.
Tanev took a Mika Zibanejad one-time blast off what appeared to be an unpadded part of his right leg while killing a penalty in the second period of Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers.
The 34-year-old needed help off the ice and aga