Marner will skate on the right side of Connor Brown and Mark Arcobello.
Matt Hunwick remains paired with Dion Phaneuf, while Scott Harrington moves onto a pairing with Morgan Rielly.
Cody Franson will make his first return to the ACC as a member of the Buffalo Sabres.
Mike Babcock, meanwhile, coaches his first game against the “runners up” in the summer sweepstakes for his services, a snub that sent Mike Harrington into a snit.
Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres Projected Lineup
Tuesday, September 25th, 2015
| Left Wing | Center | Right Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Grabner | Kadri | Lupul |
| Brown | Arcobello | Marner |
| Winnik | Spalling | Parenteau |
| Panik | Carrick | Frattin |
| Left Defence | Right Defence | |
| Hunwick | Phaneuf | |
| Harrington | Rielly | |
| Loov | Percy | |
| Goal: | Bernier | Bibeau |
Buffalo Sabres Projected Lineup
| Left Wing | Center | Right Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Moulson | R. |