Toronto Maple Leafs fan-favorite forward Max Domi is named a surprising trade candidate by The Athletic ahead of the trade deadline.

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,

The Toronto Maple Leafs called up Fraser Minten from the Toronto Marlies on Thursday morning. Following an injury to John Tavares at practice on Wednesday, it made sense for the club to call up their prospect center who has played in the third-line center spot previously.

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 forward is falling out of favor and this could be in the cards for him. Full story below:

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube passed on some sage wisdom to forward Max Domi at practice on Wednesday, and now revealed his wise words. With Toronto

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube addressed the team’s challenge without their veteran leader ahead of their victory over the Devils. “We’re going to miss everything,” Berube said. “His production, his leadership, his all-situations play. It’s unfortunate — just bad luck in practice. But we have to move on.”

Tavares exited Wednesday's practice early and is being evaluated, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday they placed center John Tavares on injured reserve with a lower-body ailment, sidelining him for at least a week.Tavares exited Wednesday's practice early after getting tangled up with defenseman Chris Tanev.

Following an injury to John Tavares at practice on Wednesday ... games and likely more following a "week-to-week" prognosis, Max Domi will be called on to play on the second line, likely with ...