The 2025-26 NHL regular season begins on Oct. 7. Leading up to the season opener, NHL.com is identifying 5 things to watch for each team. Today, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Last season: 52-26-4, first in Atlantic Division; lost in Eastern Conference Second Round

Coach: Craig Berube (second season)

Biggest challenge

How do the Maple Leafs replace the 102 points (27 goals, 75 assists) accrued last season by forward Mitch Marner , who is now a member of the Vegas Golden Knights? That has been the dominant question surrounding Toronto’s training camp, and it’s a legitimate one. General manager Brad Treliving was on the mark when he said, “No one player can fill that void. It has to be a group effort.” Sure, the Maple Leafs did bring in three forwards to bolster themselves up front. But ev

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