BREAKING: The Worst is Confirmed for John 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.