Maple Leafs' Connor Dewar: Placed on injured reserve Monday

Dewar (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Dewar underwent offseason shoulder surgery and was initially expected to be ready for the start of training camp. While he hasn't suffered any setbacks, the Maple Leafs ruled him out indefinitely in mid-September, and he was expected to start the regular season on injured reserve. However, Dewar skated with his teammates Wednesday, and it's encouraging that he wasn't placed on long-term injured reserve. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but he appears to be progressing in his recovery.