BREAKING: The Worst is Confirmed for John Klingberg
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signaled the possible end of John Klingberg's time with the team.
Leafs Make Move Involving Klingberg
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed D John Klingberg on Long-Term Injury Reserve (LTIR), the team announced on X, formerly known as Twitter. The Leafs recalled Alex Steeves from the AHL Toronto Marlies in a corresponding move.
Klingberg, 31, signed to a one-year, $4.15M contract with Toronto in the offseason. Klingberg has struggled in his time with the Maple Leafs with just 5 Points in 14 Games, pointless in his last 8 games, and inactive for Toronto's last 2.
Klingberg's injury is unknown, and his tineline for a potential return was not stated by the Leafs. Alex Steeves, recalled by Toronto, has a Marlies leading 11 Goals and 18 Points in 14 Games this season, with 3 NHL games for the Leafs last season.
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NOVEMBRE 23 | 569 ANSWERS BREAKING: The Worst is Confirmed for John Klingberg Has Klingberg played his last game for Toronto? |
Yes | 500 | 87.9 % |
No | 69 | 12.1 % |
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