The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed Matthew Knies on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury sustained from a hit by Zach Whitecloud during a recent game. In response to the injury crisis, the team signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-year contract and recalled him from the AHL Marlies.

Toronto is currently missing several key players, including captain Auston Matthews and Max Domi, as they prepare for upcoming games against Utah and Florida. Nylander, who has performed well in the AHL, brings additional depth to the roster.