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

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.

Max Domi has struggled to provide secondary offense for the Leafs this season and may find himself on his way out of Toronto if he can't turn things around.

Domi logged an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.

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

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 ...

The Leafs announced Thursday that Tavares had been placed on IR while listing him as “week-to-week” to make his return. Per the NHL rulebook, Tavares will be forced to miss at least seven days while on IR.

The Maple Leafs have been searching for depth at the center position for most of the season with one Insider suggesting they target Dylan Cozens in Buffalo.

As the trade deadline slowly approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs will have plenty of work that needs to get done in terms of addressing their needs. General Manager Brad Treliving has made it clear for months that their top priority is to acquire another centre to help shore up their depth.

The decision was made by head coach Craig Berube ahead of the matchup against the Senators on Saturday. Full story and projected lineup below: