Matthew Knies joins a long list of injured Leafs that has had a trickle-down effect on the rest of the lineup.

Some new lines for the Maple Leafs could indicate that the team is attempting to showcase veteran forward Max Domi ahead of the trade deadline. On Wednesday, we saw the Maple Leafs get thumped by the Columbus Blue Jackets,

Before practice on Wednesday morning, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube pulled Max Domi aside for a chat. Berube did most of the talking for the five minutes or so. When he was done, he tapped Domi on the chest for encouragement.

“Currently in possession of a more favorable offensive opportunity with John Tavares out of the Maple Leafs’ lineup due to injury, Max ... but Domi says this team led by Auston Matthews ...

After DeAngelo signed a prorated league-minimum deal for the remainder of the 2024-25 season with the Islanders on Friday, Domi shared an Instagram story quoting a post from the Spittin’ Chiclets account, celebrating the defenseman’s comeback.