The Leafs just wrapped up their NHL global series games in Stockholm Sweden and are now returning to North America to continue their season. However, they were without one notable Swedish blueliner on their trip to Sweden.
John Klingberg, who the Leafs signed to a one-year, 4 million dollar contract this offseason, travelled with the team to Sweden but did not participate in either game. The 31-year old defender has reportedly been dealing with a flare up of a reoccurring injury that he's dealt with throughout his career. Apparently, this particular flare up may even be the one to end his time in the NHL.