Maple Leafs' Frederik Gauthier: Begins season on injured list

Gauthier (leg) landed on injured reserve Wednesday, James Mirtle of The Athletic Toronto reports.

Despite participating in practices since Sep. 18, the 2013 first-rounder wasn't deemed healthy enough for game action in time for Wednesday's season opener. There's no indication as to when Gauthier will be fit to return, and despite his first-round pedigree, there's no guarantee that the 22-year-old centerman will make his way into the lineup when he's healthy. Gauthier skated in 21 contests for the Leafs in 2016-17, tallying two goals and an assist.