Leafs put F Matthew Knies (upper-body injury) on IR

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies was placed on injured reserve Friday due to an upper-body injury, though coach Craig Berube said the former second-round pick is showing signs of improvement.

The decision to put the 22-year-old Knies on IR, retroactive to Wednesday, means the third-year player won't suit up for Sunday's home game against the Utah Hockey Club.

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