News Article: Borje Salming to call Nylander today and to persuade him to sign

[DDRhockey]

- I'll call and talk to William. I think he must be careful about this, says Börje Salming.

"I think he should consider this carefully. Imagine if they do not agree and he ends up in another team instead, then everything that he has built up in Toronto can be ruined. There is always a risk of going to another team, you may not go with the coach and end up in the team, you never know.

Salming understands that there are big money involved, but stresses that there are other values. Now he will call Nylander to advise him.

Salmings krissamtal – varnar nu Nylander

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[ACC1224]

This was mentioned a while ago here.
https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/nylander-contract-talk-vi.2542959/page-22#post-149719101

Can't imagine Salming could have any influence on things.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Good on ya Borje!

 

[The Best Leafs Ever]

This was mentioned a while ago here.
https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/nylander-contract-talk-vi.2542959/page-22#post-149719101

Can't imagine Salming could have any influence on things.

Well it does have some influence since he has been there done that. Even Sundin asked him for advice many times throughout his career and the most important decision of his life in whether to become a captain or not he even took advice on that. But you might be right since his father also played in NHL and can have more influence than Borje.

 

[ACC1224]

Well it does have some influence since he has been there done that. Even Sundin asked him for advice many times throughout his career and the most important decision of his life in whether to become a captain or not he even took advice on that. But you might be right since his father also played in NHL and can have more influence than Borje.

Different world now than in Sundins day. Cap and CBA have so much more influence on the decision.
I'm sure Nylander wants to be in camp and already knows much of what Salming is going to tell him.

 

[Farsailor]

Why would Borje say this, puttning even more pressure on Nylander and making him look bad if he doesnt sign now? Salming should stay out of it.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Lol now this is getting comical.

 

[Cor]

Imagine one of the greatest players to ever come from your home country calling you and telling you to sign the damn contract

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

Lol now this is getting comical.

Actually laughed when I read this topic. Come on Salming we just need 1 more assist from ya!

 

[Walshy7]

Imagine one of the greatest players to ever come from your home country calling you and telling you to sign the damn contract

way to put even more pressure on the kids shoulders. Wendel Clarke going to threaten to beat him up next?

 

[hotpaws]

Salming along with Sittler were my two favorite players as a kid but he out of touch with how todays game is fiscally . Nice of him to care but he should really stay out if it .

 

[stickty111]

Different world now than in Sundins day. Cap and CBA have so much more influence on the decision.
I'm sure Nylander wants to be in camp and already knows much of what Salming is going to tell him.

Could it potentially be Nylander wants to sign, but his dad is controlling the negotations too much?

 

[kindalaidback]

and tomorrow he signs the deal. lol it's so dramatic

 

[TheBeastCoast]

way to put even more pressure on the kids shoulders. Wendel Clarke going to threaten to beat him up next?

Really? Lol a phone call from Salming is to much pressure? I think he will be alright.

 

[56 Years No Cup]

"Hi William, it's Borje. I don't wanna bore ya, but we need to talk about this contract thing"...

 

[therealkoho]

Salming along with Sittler were my two favorite players as a kid but he out of touch with how todays game is fiscally . Nice of him to care but he should really stay out if it .

you do know Salming runs a multi-million dollar company he built himself, I don't think there's a chance he doesn't understand the business side of the game

 

[Once]

Could it potentially be Nylander wants to sign, but his dad is controlling the negotations too much?

This is just me and from what I've read, but isn't Michael overly involved in both sons? More-so Alex than William. I wonder what part he plays in this, if any.

 

[stickty111]

This is just me and from what I've read, but isn't Michael overly involved in both sons? More-so Alex than William. I wonder what part he plays in this, if any.

Im not sure but wouldnt be surprised if he is playing a role here.

 

[DDRhockey]

Could it potentially be Nylander wants to sign, but his dad is controlling the negotations too much?

No more like his agent

 

[Walshy7]

Really? Lol a phone call from Salming is to much pressure? I think he will be alright.

no a phone call that the world now knows about and if no action taken the hockey world will be saying "Nylander ignores hall of famer Salming's advice". If he just did it im sure it would have a great affect on willy

 

[paulhiggins]

Hopefully Pa Nylander isn't a male version of Bonnie Lindros.

 

[Nick Hansen]

Why has this become such a big thing? A few RFAs hold out every off season, more or less.

 

[ACC1224]

Why has this become such a big thing? A few RFAs hold out every off season, more or less.

He's a Leaf.

 

[Walshy7]

He's a Leaf.

yep this is it. I just noticed Nick Ritchie is holding out! talk about no leverage 2 28 points seasons and you aren't snapping the ducks hands off whatever they are offering

 

[Notsince67]

way to put even more pressure on the kids shoulders. Wendel Clarke going to threaten to beat him up next?

Wendel is assigned to the GTA line. Has nothing to do with Willie.