Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: Missing from camp roster

Marner was not listed on the Leafs' roster when training camp opened Thursday.

Marner's contract impasse has officially hit holdout status with the two sides still unable to reach a deal. The winger's camp is reportedly seeking a short-term deal after turning down offers of seven or eight years with upward of an $11 million AAV. A bridge deal would allow Marner to capitalize on expected revenue increases sooner than teammate Auston Matthews, who is locked in through 2023-24. Maple Leafs' fans will no doubt be having flashbacks to last season's protracted contract dispute with William Nylander. But unlike the Nylander situation, general manager Kyle Dubas has issued an ultimatum, saying that the team will provide no additional updates or address questions on the Marner situation until a contract is signed. The proverbial ball is clearly in the winger's court. For fantasy owners, Marner's 94-point 2018-19 campaign makes him an elite fantasy option, despite lingering concerns regarding his availability for Opening Night versus Ottawa on Oct. 2.