Johnston revealed major updates on the status of Tavares and Knies, both of whom are unknown when they will be back in the Leafs lineup, with the new report providing some clarity.
With Tavares out for at least four games, a Maple Leafs team that was already light on centre depth will now see its options tested.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without John Tavares for a minimum of three games after the club announced that they placed the forward on injured reserve. Following Toronto's morning skate ahead of their game against the New Jersey Devils,
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been dealing with a host of injuries to key players, including Anthony Stolarz, John Tavares and Matthew Knies, the $2.775 million forward.
Appearing on TSN Toronto 1050's "First Up" on Friday, Dreger suggested that Tavares could be back on the ice in 10 to 14 days if cleared by the Maple Leafs’ medical staff. “As
Toronto will be without one of its biggest contributors for the near future after a drill mishap on Wednesday.
These are tough times, suddenly, around the Toronto Maple Leafs. They’ve had three straight regulation losses for the first time all season, and now there’s an injury to John Tavares. Tavares left practice in obvious discomfort on Wednesday afternoon after getting awkwardly tied up with Chris Tanev during a power-play drill.
Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube details how the team plans to move forward without the injured John Tavares.
The New Jersey Devils invested a lot to make sure their goaltending situation was stable in 2024-25. They acquired Jacob Markstrom fro the Calgary Flames in a blockbuster trade, but now New Jersey will be without its starting goaltender for several weeks.
The Maple Leafs have placed John Tavares on injured reserve with a lower-body injury that he suffered in practice
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is being evaluated after sustaining an apparent leg injury during Wednesday's practice.
Appearing on TSN Toronto ... if cleared by the Maple Leafs’ medical staff. “As for Tavares… best case scenario is probably two weeks,” Dreger said. “Maybe knowing John and how hard ...