The Leafs are set to start another season without a star forward in the lineup. Last year it was the William Nylander negotiations which lasted all the way until December before he and his long blond locks returned for a 54-game campaign. Mitch Marner is the name of the game this time around, and despite the goal of wanting him signed before training camp, it continues to look as if this could dip into the regular season.
Marner being out creates another temporary hole in the Leafs lineup that will need to be filled via promotions or impressive debuts at camp.