NHL: Vegas Golden Knights at Toronto Maple Leafs - Source: Imagn
The bad news for the Toronto Maple Leafs is that forward Matthew Knies will be unavailable for the foreseeable future with an injury, as he was placed on injured reserve.
However, the good news is that it has opened the door for a true family connection on the Maple Leafs. During the offseason, the American Hockey League affiliate Toronto Marlies signed forward Alex Nylander, the younger brother of star forward William Nylander, to a contract.
While he has played this season with the Marlies, he was called up by the big club following the injury to Knies, and he will be playing alongside his brother. Additionally, he was signed to a one-year contract by the Leafs in a deal worth a reported $775,000.
