“It’s obviously something we have to plan for. Without boring anyone with the nuances of the LTI calculations and contract calculations as they get in season, it is a factor. Everybody knows that already. It has been publicly reported. I was asked earlier about the differences between William (last season) and Mitch. That is a significant difference that will impact it as we come closer to Oct. 2.”



– Leafs GM Kyle Dubas, as training camp opened, Sept. 12



Friends, I’m afraid to inform you that I’ve come to bore you with the nuances of the LTI (long-term injury) calculations.



The reality is these details are vital for understanding why the Mitch Marner negotiation – more so than those of other unsigned RFAs around the league – is beginning to enter the endgame stage.



Last season, the Leafs and William Nylander’s camp were able to push their negotiations until Dec. 1 because Toronto had tons of cap...