Speculation: William Nylander on the move?

[Team Cozens]

Brian Lawton mentioned during the NHL draft show to not be surprised to see Nylander moved so that the Leafs could have a more balanced lineup. He said it makes the most sense. Will this be for a Dumba type of move or elite prospect/picks to free up the money for Pietrangelo. I've said all along I believe Pie will sign with the Leafs.

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[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Brian Lawton also said the Leafs were a couple tweaks away from winning the Cup. I would not listen to Brian Lawton.

 

[AKL]

Don't think Nylander gets you Dumba at this point, with everything we've heard. So probably futures for cap space for Pietrangelo.

 

[Mitch nylander]

He probably just read Eklund's tweet and said it. Very unreliable .

 

[Merrrlin]

Brian Lawton also said the Leafs were a couple tweaks away from winning the Cup. I would not listen to Brian Lawton.

Why you gotta do us like that :'(

Don't think Nylander gets you Dumba at this point, with everything we've heard. So probably futures for cap space for Pietrangelo.

If we trade Nylander for Dumba I will be pissed.

 

[AirGut]

It makes so much sense to move someone like Nylander to balance things out but alas Toronto is known to be stubborn, don't see them doing anything

 

[Forge]

Don't think Nylander gets you Dumba at this point, with everything we've heard. So probably futures for cap space for Pietrangelo.

I thought Russo said the offers on Dumba were underwhelming?

 

[Del Preston]

Didn't Dubas pinky swear he wouldn't trade Nylander?

 

[AKL]

If we trade Nylander for Dumba I will be pissed.

Don't worry, like I said, Nylander doesn't get you Dumba.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Didn't Dubas pinky swear he wouldn't trade Nylander?

Yeah, but he had his fingers crossed behind his back when he did it.

 

[Merrrlin]

Don't worry, like I said, Nylander doesn't get you Dumba.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Considering that about 20 teams could've an internal cap for $70,000,000 or less, How many teams would even trade for William Nylander? With a flat cap for the next 3 years or so not sure if many teams are looking at taking on nearly $7,000,000 in cap.

 

[Rob Brown]

Brian Lawton also said that they had an obligation to talk about the Leafs, so I wouldn't take anything he said seriously.

 

[Merrrlin]

Considering that about 20 teams could've an internal cap for $70,000,000 or less, How many teams would even trade for William Nylander? With a flat cap for the next 3 years or so not sure if many teams are looking at taking on nearly $7,000,000 in cap.

Probably quite a few, to be honest.

 

[93gilmour93]

Considering that about 20 teams could've an internal cap for $70,000,000 or less, How many teams would even trade for William Nylander? With a flat cap for the next 3 years or so not sure if many teams are looking at taking on nearly $7,000,000 in cap.

They are when half his salary has already been paid. It makes the deal even more valuable to teams with internal caps

 

[Team Cozens]

Probably quite a few, to be honest.

Just need one.....

 

[Hale The Villain]

Considering that about 20 teams could've an internal cap for $70,000,000 or less, How many teams would even trade for William Nylander? With a flat cap for the next 3 years or so not sure if many teams are looking at taking on nearly $7,000,000 in cap.

Plenty. He only makes 2.5M in salary for this year due to his signing bonus already paid, with 6M in salary due the other 3 years of his deal.

He'd be a very attractive target for a team with an internal cap.

 

[AKL]

I thought Russo said the offers on Dumba were underwhelming?

We heard that Guerin doesn't like any of them enough to pull the trigger, which makes sense if you believe he's a 45-55 point RD.

Meanwhile, we got confirmation after the Kapanen trade that offers for Nylander were B players and grab bag deals, which Dumba is more valuable than.

 

[Team Cozens]

Brian Lawton also said that they had an obligation to talk about the Leafs, so I wouldn't take anything he said seriously.

Who would you rather have on your team next year Nylander or Pietrangelo? If Pie wants to sign than you ship Nylander out asap.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Didn't Dubas pinky swear he wouldn't trade Nylander?

We can, and we will!



Word.

 

[Cotton]

Brian Lawton mentioned during the NHL draft show to not be surprised to see Nylander moved so that the Leafs could have a more balanced lineup. He said it makes the most sense. Will this be for a Dumba type of move or elite prospect/picks to free up the money for Pietrangelo. I've said all along I believe Pie will sign with the Leafs.

There’s your problem.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

He probably just read Eklund's tweet and said it. Very unreliable .

Has anybody ever seen Brian Lawton and Eklund in the same room together?

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I think this is the right long term move for Toronto to address its D as I think Nylander would get a good return. But I doubt they will do it this year as I think the GM still thinks he can make the high cap on four forwards work.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Plenty. He only makes 2.5M in salary for this year due to his signing bonus already paid, with 6M in salary due the other 3 years of his deal.

He'd be a very attractive target for a team with an internal cap.

I'm not talking real salary, But who can afford to take on his $6,700,000 cap hit if teams are shedding cap.

 

[Finnish your Czech]

I'm not talking real salary, But who can afford to take on his $6,700,000 cap hit if teams are shedding cap.

Yes you are talking real salary. You said teams have a $70 million internal cap. If they have an internal cap, then paying only $2.5 million for Nylander is advantageous.