The Toronto Maple Leafs have been dealt a significant blow with John Tavares landing on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury sustained in practice. The franchise announced Thursday that Tavares is listed as “week-to-week,

Toronto will be without one of its biggest contributors for the near future after a drill mishap on Wednesday.

Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body ailment Thursday and is considered week-to-week, coach Craig Berube said.

The Maple Leafs have placed John Tavares on injured reserve with a lower-body injury that he suffered in practice

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.