The Maple Leafs are down a trio of important forwards, but recent updates show they could be close to a return at a very crucial point in the season. Though

Head coach Craig Berube said Monday that Tavares (lower body) has resumed skating and will likely participate in a full practice soon, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

Tavares’ status for Thursday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils was unclear after an injury cut short Wednesday’s practice. Midway through Wednesday’s practice, centre John Tavares laboured off the ice favouring his right leg before limping to the dressing room.

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.

Toronto will be without one of its biggest contributors for the near future after a drill mishap on Wednesday.

Some days ago, it was suggested that the Toronto Maple Leafs could trade for Flyers Centre Scott Laughton. The idea, originally proposed by James Mirtle in The

Following a well-attended Tuesday morning practice in Toronto, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube provided an exciting update on John Tavares and Matthew Knies.

Tavares sustained a lower-body injury last week and Craig Berube updated the status of several Maple Leafs players.