William Nylander Discussion: 2016

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Lou Lam speaks out

The biggest question is who will make up the 23-man roster by the time training camp ends. The Leafs, of course, will have the likes of prospects Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Kasperi Kapanen in camp fighting for spots.

The team has promised a patient approach with their youngsters and it didn’t sound as if Lamoriello was going to vary from that plan.

“You are always going to play the best players,†said Lamoriello. “But I’ve always said a young player really tells you when he’s ready. You don’t really tell him. He has to have something special.

If not, you’re doing an injustice, not only to him but to the organization. Only time will tell. You never say never to anything. In my opinion, it’s very difficult for a young player today, as an 18-year-old, to make the team".

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[TheCLAM]

So how much do guys like Nylander, Kap, leipsic, Rantanen etc get paid if they spend a year in the A. Do they get 900k or only 100 for the year. The signing bonus is great for them as they can buy as house or someplace to live in. However 80-100 is pretty bad for hockey players especially top prospects.

A base salary of 80-100k then factor in paid out signing bonuses and team benefits. They're pretty much living the dream in Toronto as teenagers. Some people will never gross 100k in a year in their life lol

 

[Jeypic]

I hope he's just been hittin the gym hard and we see another transformation like we did over the offseason when he gets back again lol

 

[The Missing Piece]

Any update on return date?

 

[mcleex]

This sure is taking long... I don't know if they are being extra cautious or what, but it is worrying

 

[taurine330]

Worrisome, worrisome indeed.

Why can't we have nice things?

 

[Jerkini]

A base salary of 80-100k then factor in paid out signing bonuses and team benefits. They're pretty much living the dream in Toronto as teenagers. Some people will never gross 100k in a year in their life lol

No kidding. He might have to drive the Toyota for a couple years instead of a G-Wagon, but $100k is more than enough to live comfortably in Toronto.. and that's before his sizable signing bonus.

 

[Stand Witness]

Back to normal practices!

 

[SingleAallStar]

He is doing his first full practice with the team right now.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Wonder if he'll be back on the weekend then .. Marlies have a game tomorrow but they probably want to get him in a few full practices before game action.

They've got one Friday and one Saturday .. My bet is he plays one of those games - probably Saturday

 

[Doug Gilmour]

That's a step in the right direction. Good hear he's doing that well.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Wonder if he'll be back on the weekend then .. Marlies have a game tomorrow but they probably want to get him in a few full practices before game action.

They've got one Friday and one Saturday .. My bet is he plays one of those games - probably Saturday

I think the Saturday game is a logical starting point for him.

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

Great news

 

[OvenMittz*]

My guess is they're seeing that the Marlies are still a power house without him.

And they feel no rush in bringing him in, and feel the only time he would have to play is near playoffs. So giving him enough rest and practices until he's 100%.

Marlies aren't going to lose there leading #1 spot in the league.

It will probably be another 2 weekend of practices before we see him in the line up. That's my guess. I just hope they are just being overly cautious..

 

[WTFMAN99]

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 29s29 seconds ago
Sheldon Keefe says William Nylander is likely to return in one of two games this weekend.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Excellent news

Here's hoping he makes a big push for the AHL scoring title

 

[OvenMittz*]

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 29s29 seconds ago
Sheldon Keefe says William Nylander is likely to return in one of two games this weekend.

Ooooh snap

 

[ACC1224]

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 29s29 seconds ago
Sheldon Keefe says William Nylander is likely to return in one of two games this weekend.

Seems like a no brainer if he's now practicing.

 

[BertCorbeau]

My guess is they're seeing that the Marlies are still a power house without him.

And they feel no rush in bringing him in, and feel the only time he would have to play is near playoffs. So giving him enough rest and practices until he's 100%.

Marlies aren't going to lose there leading #1 spot in the league.

It will probably be another 2 weekend of practices before we see him in the line up. That's my guess. I just hope they are just being overly cautious..

I get being cautious but this seems excessive - consider he's been skating in non-contact practices for the last week or so without issues.

I think him playing this weekend is good. He'll get a few full practices in. And it's the right call to just give him one game.

 

[I Believe]

Calling it right now, Willie gets a goal + 2 assists in his 1st game back

 

[bobbyt 91*]

I get being cautious but this seems excessive - consider he's been skating in non-contact practices for the last week or so without issues.

I think him playing this weekend is good. He'll get a few full practices in. And it's the right call to just give him one game.

I really really hope he plays with Brown!!, won't be able to watch the game tho stupid hockey streams payment methods is still broken

 

[Stephen]

Calling it right now, Willie gets a goal + 2 assists in his 1st game back

I'm predicting 2 G 1 A.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

A hatty in his return.

 

[RoyalGremlin]

Why stop there? He'll get a NyTrick, 12 goals in a game.

 

[zeke]

And with Spaling back, Leivo probably goes back down too.

Dominant 1st place Marlies pretty much getting back an entire elite 1st line (Brown-Nylander-Leivo) this week that they haven't had for a month.

They are too stacked.