HC Craig Berube is making his feelings known on the injury to former Maple Leafs captain John Tavares

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube addressed the injury to John Tavares, who is now on injured reserve (IR) with a low-body issue. Tavares was placed on IR after collapsing during practice on Wednesday.

“Maple Leafs f John Tavares has been placed on IR (lower body). F Fraser Minten has been recalled from Toronto Marlies (AHL),”

They tweeted a follow-up about his situation.

“F John Tavares is listed as week to week,” Leafs PR wrote.

Tavares has been a key player in Maple leaves This season, he scored 20 goals and 22 assists in 44 matches. He was important in the wins, contributing 34 points in 26 victories. His absence will be felt but Berube believes the team needs to move on.

“Yes, they’re announcing week to week right now,” Berube said Thursday before the New Jersey Devils game (08:28). “So, yeah, it’s unfortunate in practice, you know, it’s just, uh, bad luck. But, you know, it is what it is, and we have to move on from it now.”

Berube also discussed Tavares’ performance this season.

“Well, everything,” said Berube. “I mean, I think you see his production and what he did and his leadership, and you know he was pretty much all young, and he did a good job for us.”

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a 27-16-2 record and are first in the Atlantic Division with 56 points.

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“We have to stick to the (revalidation) program here,” Berube said.

Berube added that Max Domi will take Tavares’ spot in the top six. Domi has played with William Nylander before and can provide offense.

“I think Max Domi now for me, moving up there in that spot,” Berube said. )

Although John Tavares’ injury is a major setback for Toronto, the team hopes to remain competitive while he recovers. The Leafs have lost their last three games. They will look to rebound against New Jersey Devils at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday.