A way-too-early Maple Leafs projected lineup based on Day 1's camp lines: Knies – Matthews – Marner Domi – Nylander – Järnkrok McMann – Tavares – Robertson Lorentz – Kämpf – Reaves Reilly – Tanev Ekman-Larsson – McCabe Benoit – Liljegren Woll Stolarz

"You might have to ask my old coach about that." Why the Maple Leafs are trying William Nylander at centre. Again: tinyurl.com/mpd4a6rc

Friday morning 32 Thoughts news & information podcast. (Note: will be announced later today that Dawson Mercer signed 3x$4M with New Jersey). Links to your preferred platform: sportsnet.ca/podcasts/32-th… Enjoy!

Leafs F Steven Lorentz will not skate today and is listed as day-to-day (upper body).

Great news.

Jake McCabe says he and the Leafs have started talking extension. Mutual interest in getting something done and he’s willing to negotiate in season. He loves it here. Leafs love his game.

Simon Benoit laughs off his little wrestling match with Max Domi during today’s skate: “Just trying to show him my new dad strength.” Benoit is still wearing his hospital wristband and is heading back to be with his baby girl. Name TBD.

Has Igor Shesterkin expressed he wants to stay with #NYR? "I love the organization. I love the team. I love the fans. So, of course, it would be great to stay here, but you never know what can happen."

"I think that's what we need here — and he's all about that." Jake McCabe and the Toronto Maple Leafs started talking contract extension. He wants to stay. It's a smart fit: tinyurl.com/bd842fum

Matthew Knies says it’s a privilege to start on Matthews and Marner’s top line: “I'm going to work my tail off to stay there and support them.” Big contract year for Knies. He’s eligible to re-sign and says he wants to stay. Politely declines to discuss state of negotiations.

“I hope to bring the team good luck with that number.” Max Pacioretty, Number 67 in your program, has plenty to prove in Toronto: tinyurl.com/bdzmbwfp

Today is the first day that the new NHL Fanatics gear is available for fans to purchase. It's been years since the authentic player-worn sweaters hit retail...

Robin Lehner makes a brief statement, indicating his absence was understood and expected: sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/go…

The Toronto Maple Leafs have returned the following players to their respective junior teams: F Sam McCue (Owen Sound) F Maxim Muranov (Calgary) F Miroslav Holinka (Edmonton) F Marshall Finnie (Edmonton) D Nathan Mayes (Spokane)

Quick Shifts: Biggest reason these Maple Leafs will be different | Nylander brothers dream of NHL reunion | Sidney Crosby stands alone | Nick Robertson's time to shine | League drops ball on opening night + 7 more NHL things... tinyurl.com/5c8bdb6j

The Toronto Maple Leafs roster for tonight’s preseason game versus Ottawa at Scotiabank Arena.