Leafs reveal timeline for injured forward's return to action

The 32-year-old forward has been sidelined since the 26th of January after sustaining a broken knuckle during a team practice session. Sheldon Keefe gave us a little insight on his progress and when to expect him back in the lineup:

It hasn't been the most memorable season of Jarnkrok's 11-year career as he has tallied just 10 goals and 19 points in 46 games after posting career-highs last year across the board with 20 goals, 19 assists, and 39 points. He was riding a 9-game point-less drought before the injury and has just 2 goals to his name over his 16 games.

David Alter wondered where Jarnkrok would slot into the lineup upon his return. Before the injury he was skating with Max Domi and Nicholas Robertson on the third line, but over the last few games, Domi was promoted to the second line in between Bertuzzi and William Nylander.

With John Tavares in between Robertson and Bobby McMann on the third line, Alter can see Jarnkrok filling in for Pontus Holmberg - who is waiver exempt - as the Maple Leafs shouldn't break up their top-9 with how well they've all been playing recently. We'll have to wait and see how this all develops.