Marner could only play in Europe, if all sides — Leafs, Marner, Knights, the CHL and a European team — agreed. The idea that Matthews, 18, and Marner, 19, could play together — as early as October —makes this an exciting time for Leaf watchers. “You can always get better,” said Marner, whose goal is to make the Leafs this fall. Matthews, the first overall pick in the summer draft, quickly ensconced himself as the team’s top prospect. “He’s a great kid,” Marner said of Matthews.

Source: thestar July 04, 2016 18:52 UTC