Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] F William Nylander signs extension with the Maple Leafs (8 years, $11.5M AAV, NMC)

[jcs0218]

LOL at all the people suggesting that the Maple Leafs should now trade Nylander.

The time to do that was before the contract extension was signed.

If you trade him now, then nobody will ever want to sign with Toronto ever again because management will have shown that they can't be trusted.

 

[wetcoast]

LOL at all the people suggesting that the Maple Leafs should now trade Nylander.

The time to do that was before the contract extension was signed.

If you trade him now, then nobody will ever want to sign with Toronto ever again because management will have shown that they can't be trusted.

Players get traded all the time and Toronto is a desirable destination this isn't Edmonton or anything which has harder time attracting FA's

 

[Sundinisagod]

If Winnipeg got what they got for Dubois, imagine what the Leafs could have gotten. A top prospect, a good forward, a good D, a better goalie.

i don't think Nylander would have been open to a sign and trade, and if he was, it would have been to a very select few teams and the $$ demands would have scared off most suitors. He was always going to milk that ufa leverage to it's fullest.

 

[Byron Bitz]

LOL at all the people suggesting that the Maple Leafs should now trade Nylander.

The time to do that was before the contract extension was signed.

If you trade him now, then nobody will ever want to sign with Toronto ever again because management will have shown that they can't be trusted.

If he took a discount to stay in Toronto than yes it would be a shady move to trade him but since he signed for market value it’s fair game to trade him.

 

[Vitto79]

Does he stink now ?

 

[Leonardo87]

Hey Folks,

This thread is about Nylander not Fan bases, or most annoying fans. Please keep it on topic or this thread will have to be locked.

Thanks!

 

[Breakers]

i don't think Nylander would have been open to a sign and trade, and if he was, it would have been to a very select few teams and the $$ demands would have scared off most suitors. He was always going to milk that ufa leverage to it's fullest.

Does UFA have that much leverage?

Toronto had to adopt the mindset of flipping the script, hold firm, and put the fear in him of "what if" those equivalent offers don't come in the 7 year range? You want to risk that

 

[Sundinisagod]

Does UFA have that much leverage?

Toronto had to adopt the mindset of flipping the script, hold firm, and put the fear in him of "what if" those equivalent offers don't come in the 7 year range? You want to risk that

The leverage he has, he can sign for less money while taking home more money outside of Canada. Toronto had to overpay a couple million to level the playing field. We know by now the Nylander camp would do whatever they have to to get what they want. You’re not wrong though, Leaf’s might have been better off letting him test the market, we do have that 8th year to offer. Leafs management doesn’t have the balls to play chicken with the Nylanders.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Pre-Contract: 37GP - 21G - 33A - 1.46 PPG
Post-Contract: 10GP - 2G - 5A - .7 PPG

 

[Dan Patrick]

Pre-Contract: 37GP - 21G - 33A - 1.46 PPG
Post-Contract: 10GP - 2G - 5A - .7 PPG

Is he injured or have they been playing better teams in the last 10. I’m sure he’ll bounce back and end the season at or above a ppg.

Is a sub 100 point winger worth 11.5 though?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[CanadienShark]

I'd be interested in what Have fans think of this and I'm also not sure how much Leafs fan would want this deal but maybe Ghule is a big enough fish here for them.

Not at that cap hit, no thanks. I think Nylander can be a real good player when he's on, but I wouldn't give up Guhle+ after this contract.

 

[darrylsittler27]

Classic Leafs. Hold out then get burned anyway. We cant afford these four. Someone has to go.

 

[wintersej]

The leverage he has, he can sign for less money while taking home more money outside of Canada. Toronto had to overpay a couple million to level the playing field. We know by now the Nylander camp would do whatever they have to to get what they want. You’re not wrong though, Leaf’s might have been better off letting him test the market, we do have that 8th year to offer. Leafs management doesn’t have the balls to play chicken with the Nylanders.

The 8th year goes away once he hits the market.

 

[Neutrinos]

The leverage he has, he can sign for less money while taking home more money outside of Canada. Toronto had to overpay a couple million to level the playing field. We know by now the Nylander camp would do whatever they have to to get what they want. You’re not wrong though, Leaf’s might have been better off letting him test the market, we do have that 8th year to offer. Leafs management doesn’t have the balls to play chicken with the Nylanders.

I think the question Leafs fans have is "Why do most stars sign reasonable contracts to remain with their teams, while the homegrown stars in Toronto insist on maximizing their earning potential by squeezing every last nickel out of the organization during negotiations?"

 

[Kerberos]

Pre-Contract: 37GP - 21G - 33A - 1.46 PPG
Post-Contract: 10GP - 2G - 5A - .7 PPG

Oops. Well rational people knew this player was an 80 point guy. Not the 100+ point player he was pacing at during his unsustainable hot-streak.

 

[Play]

Nice

They should have had an even number, 69 is not a good look and makes it seem like an immature franchise. Which Toronto is definitely not

 

[gsharpe]

Is he injured or have they been playing better teams in the last 10. I’m sure he’ll bounce back and end the season at or above a ppg.

Is a sub 100 point winger worth 11.5 though?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Probably human element? You just signed the contract that not only secures the life of your immediate family but the lives of your kids families.

Probably going to open that bottle you were holding on to. Maybe buy a house. It's up to him if he is Goudreau or Hughes now

 

[Sundinisagod]

The 8th year goes away once he hits the market.

That was my point. He’ll be turning 36 that season so highly unlikely he’s worth that cap hit then nor would he be able to get that on the open market.

 

[34]

Overpaid $1.5M-$2M. Can not change it now. Willy is a quality player that makes any team better he is on. $9.5M is where his contract should have landed.

 

[Sundinisagod]

I think the question Leafs fans have is "Why do most stars sign reasonable contracts to remain with their teams, while the homegrown stars in Toronto insist on maximizing their earning potential by squeezing every last nickel out of the organization during negotiations?"

I’ve been asking myself this question every day since the rfa deals were signed. Back then, I believed they demanded more money because Babcock was traumatizing them, so I gave them a bit of pass. Not so much anymore, at this point I’m disappointed that the stars have prioritized dollars over championships. It will be a sad legacy if the me3 doesn’t bring a cup to Toronto.

 

[EquivalentStay]

Pre-Contract: 37GP - 21G - 33A - 1.46 PPG
Post-Contract: 10GP - 2G - 5A - .7 PPG

Classic Nylander, he's just like his pops, hold out for the big contract and immediately phone it in.

 

[authentic]

Pre-Contract: 37GP - 21G - 33A - 1.46 PPG
Post-Contract: 10GP - 2G - 5A - .7 PPG

 

[Artorius Horus T]

He was 0+1, -2 in 2 games (11 mins TOI) of 3 v 3 hockey at the all-star
(for example DeBrincat was 4+3 and +4, FYI DeBrincat's cap hit is 7,8 mill)

 

[Hobnobs]

He was 0+1, -2 in 2 games (11 mins TOI) of 3 v 3 hockey at the all-star
(for example DeBrincat was 4+3 and +4, FYI DeBrincat's cap hit is 7,8 mill)

Jesus christ... At the All-star? We should banish him to Siberia!

Seriously, who cares how players perform during the party week of all-star games?