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John Tavares injured in practice. Leafs fans in panic mode. Will Dubas make a trade?

Leafs Nation held its collective breath yesterday as former captain John Tavares crumpled to the ice during practice. The initial diagnosis? A 2-4 week absence, per TSN’s Pierre LeBrun. This news throws a wrench into the Leafs’ plans as they gear up for another playoff push.

Tavares, a veteran leader and offensive powerhouse, has been a consistent force for the Leafs this season, tallying 20 goals and 22 assists in 44 games. Losing him for any significant amount of time is a major blow to a team already battling inconsistency.

This isn’t the first time the Leafs have faced adversity this season. Auston Matthews missed 15 games earlier with an upper-body injury, forcing the team to rely heavily on Tavares and Mitch Marner. Now, with Tavares sidelined, the Leafs’ depth will be tested once again.

Will the John Tavares Injury Force a Trade?

The big question now is: how will GM Brad Treliving respond?

With the NHL trade deadline looming, the Tavares injury could force Treliving’s hand. Does he trust the current roster to weather the storm, or will he explore the market for reinforcements? Names like Ryan O’Reilly and Brock Nelson have been swirling in the rumor mill for weeks. Could this be the catalyst for Treliving to make a big splash?

My gut tells me Treliving will be cautious. He knows this team has the potential to go deep, but he also understands the need for depth scoring. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him target a middle-six forward with playoff experience, someone who can provide secondary scoring and stabilize the lineup in Tavares’s absence.

The coming weeks will be crucial for the Leafs. They need to stay afloat in the standings while Tavares recovers. If they can do that, and Treliving can make a savvy move or two, this team could still be a force to be reckoned with come playoff time.

But one thing is certain: the pressure is on. Leafs fans are hungry for playoff success, and this latest setback has only amplified the urgency.

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