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Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman: Set for top-line duty

It appears that a hip injury won't get in the way of Hyman's availability to start the 2018-19 campaign. He'll line up with John Tavares and Mitch Marner on the top unit. Last season, he recorded 15 goals, 25 points and a plus-22 rating over a full season, but he's typically deployed in shorthanded situations and not the power play.

Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman: Sporting non-contact sweater

Considering he has yet to be cleared for contact, it seems unlikely Hyman will be in the lineup for the last two preseason contests, instead targeting an Opening Night return to the lineup. Assuming he can get healthy, the winger is slated to play alongside John Tavares on the Leafs' "second" line, which should set the 26-year-old up to hit the 40-point mark again this year.

Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman: Skates prior to practice

Hyman -- who won't be in the lineup Wednesday against Montreal -- could still make an appearance Friday or Saturday versus Detroit. Getting back on the ice is a good step in the winger's recovery and it appears he should be ready in time for Opening Night against Montreal on Oct. 3.

Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman: Ruled out Monday

Hyman is dealing with a bone bruise, which likely has the team taking an extra cautious approach about getting him back into the lineup. At this point, there is no reason to think this will affect the winger's availability for Opening Night against the Habs on Oct. 3.

Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman: Leaves game with injury

No more details were reported about Hyman's issue, but it shouldn't affect his ability to play the season opener. Now 26 years old, the winger scored 15 goals and 40 points in 82 games last season, and he'll have a new linemate (superstar John Tavares) this campaign.