**Title: Scott Laughton Out Week-to-Week with Injury for Maple Leafs** The Toronto Maple Leafs will begin the regular season without center Scott Laughton, who is sidelined with a lower-body injury. The team announced on Friday that Laughton will be out on a week-to-week basis. Laughton sustained the injury during a pre-season game against the Detroit Red Wings, which the Leafs lost 3-1. He blocked two shots during the match, and after one of the blocks, he visibly winced in pain. His last shift occurred in the final three minutes of the game. In Laughton's absence, David Kampf will take over as center on the fourth line, flanked by Steven Lorentz and rookie Easton Cowan. The Kampf line is expected to play in the Leafs' final pre-season game on Saturday night against the Red Wings. Coach Craig Berube had noted the growing chemistry among Laughton, Lorentz, and Cowan, which will be disrupted by Laughton's injury. Laughton had shown significant energy during his first full training camp with the Leafs, aiming to move past a challenging start after being acquired from Philadelphia in March. Kampf's role has become more critical due to Laughton's injury. He was previously a healthy scratch during the playoffs after returning from injury last spring and might have faced waivers this weekend if Laughton had remained healthy. General Manager Brad Treliving has been exploring trade options for Kampf, but any potential deal is unlikely to happen now. One advantage of Kampf stepping in is his experience on the penalty kill, where he logged the second-most minutes among Leafs forwards last season, trailing only Mitch Marner. However, Kampf's lack of offensive instincts compared to Laughton may affect Cowan's performance. Cowan's ability to create plays is essential for the line's success, and the adjustment could impact the trio's effectiveness moving forward. As the Maple Leafs prepare for the upcoming season, they will need to adapt to Laughton's absence and find ways to maintain their competitive edge.