The Worst Is Confirmed For Maple Leafs Forward After Recent Injury
During yesterday's Toronto Maple Leafs practice, forward Calle Jarnkrok, visibly frustrated, exited the ice after blocking a point shot with his hand.
Today, head coach Sheldon Keefe, as reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, confirmed that Jarnkrok would be sidelined.
«TOR coach Sheldon Keefe says Calle Jarnkrok is week-to-week with a broken knuckle suffered in practice yesterday»
The broken knuckle, a consequence of yesterday's shot block, will keep Jarnkrok out for a significant period.
This injury is more impactful than it might seem at first glance, given Jarnkrok's versatility. He can seamlessly adapt to various positions in the lineup, switch between both wings, and even take faceoffs when needed.
At 32 years old, Jarnkrok has been a consistent presence in the Leafs' lineup, featuring in 46 games this season and contributing a total of 19 points, with 9 goals and 10 assists.
The absence of Jarnkrok opens the door for forward
Ryan Reaves to make a return to the lineup after a prolonged period of being sidelined.
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