It’s time again to peer into the crystal ball and see what the future holds for the 2024-25 Toronto Maple Leafs.

Matthews is in his first year as Toronto’s captain, Marner will be playing for a contract extension. The most recent incoming Leaf to begin his tenure with this much playoff exposure was defenceman Allan Stanley, nine straight 1957-58 to ‘66-67, during which he won four Cups. Matthews and Marner have never gone beyond the second round.

Anthony Stolarz was thrust into action as the team’s starting goaltender for the season opener against the Montreal Canadiens and was nearly unbeatable during the 1-0 loss.