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If next season for the Leafs begins on, say, October 12th, they have 163 days, or five months and ten days, to monopolize sports coverage in Canada. In that time, Marner's name will be linked to several teams, but he agrees to a trade to Uncle Lou's Devils and will re-unite with London Knights teammate Bo Horvat. Matthews will proclaim his undying love for Toronto but the media will still claim he wants out. John Tavares will refuse a trade because he's just bought a new pair of Leafs jammies and hasn't worn them yet. Nylander will spend the summer like he spends his winters, sticking to the perimeter and not getting involved in the play. Ryan Reaves will continue to punch the time clock for the easiest money of his career. No free agent goalie will agree to come to Toronto. Sheldon Keefe will ask for, and be granted, a mercy release from his contract. Bruce Boudreau will lobby hard for the coaching position but will not be successful. Between eight and 12 current low salaried Leafs will be replaced by eight to 12 other low salaried free agents. Treliving will term this a reset and the fans will buy it. Except next year's team will not make the playoffs. And the wheels on the bus go round and round.

Good news: he’s not paralyzed.