What Happened
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed forward Miles Wood on the injured reserve list for an undisclosed reason. According to reporting by David Alter, the 31-year-old has not yet played a game this season despite being called up from the American Hockey League affiliate Toronto Marlies last Friday. Wood traveled with the team on their current road trip and took part in the club's most recent practice in Utah. The forward joined Toronto just before the start of the regular season when he was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets in the trade that sent Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies to new teams. During the 2025-26 campaign, Wood skated in 54 contests for Columbus, collecting eight goals and six assists for 14 points.
Key Details
- Miles Wood placed on injured reserve by Toronto.
- Reason for the injury is not disclosed.
- Called up from the AHL Marlies last Friday.
- Acquired from Columbus right before the season started.
- Notched 14 points in 54 games last season.
What It Means
Wood offers depth experience as a bottom-six forward who has historically reached double digits in goals five times during his career, including stints with the New Jersey Devils where he scored 19 and 17 goals in past seasons. His current absence delays his integration into the Toronto lineup following his arrival from Columbus.
What's Next
Wood will remain on injured reserve while the Maple Leafs continue their road trip.