Scott Billeck of NBC Sports: It is possible that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be without Mitch Marner to start the season. The Marner situation seems similar to what the Maple Leafs went through last year with William Nylander.
Other RFAs may be waiting for Marner to sign first.
Marner is set to skate in Switzerland if he doesn’t have a contract to be with the Leafs during training camp.
If the Maple Leafs don’t get out of the first round this year, they would likely part ways with head coach Mike Babcock.