Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner: Transferred to IR

Marner (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Tuesday, with the transaction retroactive to Feb. 15.

Analysis:

This move cleared a roster spot for Frederik Gauthier, who ascends from AHL Toronto. Marner will not be eligible to return to game ice until Thursday's home tilt opposing the Rangers, and it's too early to determine whether he'll be healthy enough to go at that time. You would be hard-pressed to find a replacement in fantasy that can match Marner's production -- he's recorded 48 points (15 goals, 33 assists) in 56 games as a rookie -- but it's worth noting that his teammate Josh Leivo has stepped up by averaging a point per game over the last six, warranting attention in deeper formats.