Draft Pick # 8 - Center and LW, William Nylander, Modo, Part 2

[Tyler Biggs*]

Ok guys seriously, where's the famous overhyping we are known for? Its ok to be excited. I'll start things off:

Nylander = the forward version of Karlsson

I am excited!

Arguably the most talented player in all the draft he is magic with the puck, he is a little bit skinny but he is fast, top two line player can't wait to see him.

In a few years all these people hating the pick will praise him lol .

 

[LV*]

Lol at least a better prospect potentially than Galchenyuk.

We already had Rielly...

 

[Smif]

JVR - Bozak - Kessel
Lupul - Kadri - _____

Anyone think Nylander has a shot at that spot? It would be between Clarkson, Leivo and Nylander imo.

 

[91Stammer*]

We already had Rielly...

This is forward I am talking about. The list will go on if we came down to other players.

 

[Menzinger]

JVR - Bozak - Kessel
Lupul - Kadri - _____

Anyone think Nylander has a shot at that spot? It would be between Clarkson, Leivo and Nylander imo.

I'd rather develop him as a centre in a lower league, than have him play wing in the NHL.

 

[Smif]

I'd rather develop him as a centre in a lower league, than have him play wing in the NHL.

Same. But it doesn't matter what we want. As of right now he's got a good shot to beat out Leivo and Clarkson there imo.

 

[smitty10]

JVR - Bozak - Kessel
Lupul - Kadri - _____

Anyone think Nylander has a shot at that spot? It would be between Clarkson, Leivo and Nylander imo.

Let's hope that Nonis has a trade/FA in the works that can move into that role. This team needs someone that is established in the NHL and ready for the pressures of a top 6 role in a market like Toronto. Nylander will be best served by playing another year in Sweden before coming over and trying to make the Leafs roster. If he can prove himself in camp, a 7 game tryout isn't out of the question. However, I'd really like to see him get quality minutes in SHL for a year first.

 

[Stephen]

Let's hope that Nonis has a trade/FA in the works that can move into that role. This team needs someone that is established in the NHL and ready for the pressures of a top 6 role in a market like Toronto. Nylander will be best served by playing another year in Sweden before coming over and trying to make the Leafs roster. If he can prove himself in camp, a 7 game tryout isn't out of the question. However, I'd really like to see him get quality minutes in SHL for a year first.

Maybe we can see a Kessel/Nylander/JVR line in a couple of years.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Is he going to wear #88 ?

 

[Muston Atthews]

I'd rather develop him as a centre in a lower league, than have him play wing in the NHL.

I was reading in the prospects forum that Nylander can play in the NHL/AHL/SHL next year as opposed to Ehlers who will either be in juniors or the show

 

[Atomos2]

Is he going to wear #88 ?

I hope so. That would be a sic jersey.

 

[Covenant]

Swedish Kessel

Agree, the hi-lites of him had Kessel written all over them.

 

[Rielly4]

Nylander could potentially play for the Marlies next year...That would be sweet.

I want him to make the leafs on that 2nd line but we'll see if they sign a winger in UFA.

Holland is still ahead of him and if Bolland is resigned Holland will be on the wing.

So if we sign a UFA winger or resign Raymond then theres no spot for Willie to grab.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I'm glad regardless I'll can keep a good eye on him.

 

[Tyler Biggs*]

Habs fan here. Have to admit, boy does William Nylander looks good in that Blue&White jersey. Hoping to see him compete against the Habs in 1-2 years! Finally a tremendous skilled forward with the Leafs! haha

Cheers

We already have a Kessel.

 

[Dreakmur]

I'd rather develop him as a centre in a lower league, than have him play wing in the NHL.

Agreed. This guy needs to be developed in the middle.

 

[LaPlante94]

His daddy gonna become our assistant coach now lol

 

[Crispy Crust]

We already have a Kessel.

Kessel, Kadri, and JVR. Lupul when he decides to play lol.

 

[TootooTrain]

I was reading in the prospects forum that Nylander can play in the NHL/AHL/SHL next year as opposed to Ehlers who will either be in juniors or the show

Correct. He can go back to the swedish elite league, ahl or even nhl if he manages to get that far. Lots of options.

 

[samyy]

Nylander terminated his contract before the draft, he wants to play in NA next year, very likely he goes to the Marlies, I doubt he would get much of anything from playing in the CHL.

 

[blueberrie]

Really happy the Leafs walked away with a high potential centre. Here's hoping the other parts of his game develop as well.

Only so many easy minutes to go around in our already defensively weak, soft top six.

 

[snizzbone*]

I hope so. That would be a sic jersey.

88 and 81 flying down the ice .

If only Grabo was still here.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Rielly, Nylander, Kessel, JVR on the PP.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Rielly, Nylander, Kessel, JVR on the PP.

that is gonna be one scary powerplay unit.

 

[Guy Boucher]

JVR - Bozak - Kessel
Lupul - Kadri - _____

Anyone think Nylander has a shot at that spot? It would be between Clarkson, Leivo and Nylander imo.

Yes. I think he might make the team out of training camp.