Mitch Marner will not play for Maple Leafs this weekend

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without star rookie Mitch Marner for both of their games this weekend, coach Mike Babcock announced on Saturday. Marner was listed as ” day-to-day ” with an apparent shoulder injury on Friday after he had to exit Wednesday’s game against Columbus after crashing into the boards.

Maple Leafs bring back the past to inspire young lineup

In this Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner celebrates his goal with teammates James van Riemsdyk , Tyler Bozak and Nikita Zaitsev during the third period of the NHL Centennial Classic hockey game in Toronto. The franchise is celebrating its 100th year while also trying to move past half a century without a championship.