‘Will he make it?’ John Tavares’ injury leaves Toronto Maple Leafs hanging for their season opener
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John Tavares’ injury had limited the Maple Leafs captain and his return to the skating course prompted questions about his participation in the Toronto Maple Leafs opener. The injury had negatively impacted the player’s sports rapport and the fans are hoping to see him back in the opener, however, his chances seem diminishing as the timelines mentioned are clearly tight.
“It’s all going to be (based) on his recovery,” Keefe said. “I think it was a really positive day for him today, but the way that it would track out in terms of the plan that was set was that he wouldn’t be available. What his body is telling him is going to dictate that.”
John Tavares with his injury has been expected to remain out for at least three weeks. The return on Monday and the Canadian opponents both seem to be ahead of schedule for the player’s prognosis and the recovery is the only most important sticking point when it comes to his comeback.
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John Tavares’s prognosis stops him from facing Canadians ahead of his schedule
“Whether it’s sooner or ends up being later, it’s all going to be part of it,” Keefe said. “We’re just going to take it a day at a time with him. Today was a good day for him, but certainly, I’m not expecting him to be full-go at all this week. That tightens up the timelines pretty good for him,” he said seeming precautious for the captain.
Nylander has been in an adaptive mode as of now until the captain returns to his place. He was spotted playing between Denis Malgin and Nicholas Robertson on Wednesday. Keefe said that the positions were only temporary and that there is nothing much going on behind the course. It is only great sportsmanship and team spirit that Nylander and Keefe as a coach want to display with no hidden meanings and messages until the captain resumes.
Nylander also mentioned that he is happy to take one for the team and adapt till their captain is in recovery. “Whatever they want me to do is fine,” he said. “Center, wing, they’re both fun. (The difference) is how you sort out the [defensive] zone. You play differently as a winger, so your focus changes.”
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