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

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

Forward John Tavares has resumed skating at the team’s facility and could return to practice by the end of this week, head coach Craig Berube told reporters Monday.

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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been dealing with a host of injuries to key players, including Anthony Stolarz, John Tavares and Matthew Knies, the $2.775 million forward.

Johnston revealed major updates on the status of Tavares and Knies, both of whom are unknown when they will be back in the Leafs lineup, with the new report providing some clarity.

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube details how the team plans to move forward without the injured John Tavares.

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

A timeline for the injured centre’s return from a lower-body injury is starting to come into focus, Mark Masters writes.

The Maple Leafs have placed John Tavares on injured reserve with a lower-body injury that he suffered in practice

John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs are a lightning rod for criticism, praise, and public opinion. Overrated. Underrated. Nauseated. It’s life in the fast lane of hockey’s most scrutinized market.

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.