Confirmed with Link: Nylander changing his number to #88 and received WC Best Man Award

[Morgs]

and a spot on legends row!

I'm surprised he can still wear 16 when the number is retired by himself.

 

[MapleLeafs9]

I bought a Reimer and pulled the name off.....it was cheaper......

But Reimer was only here for the 2010-2016 jerseys

 

[Nineteen67]

That’s a nice thing for Nylander to do for all the kiddies with his jersey.

 

[Nineteen67]

But Reimer was only here for the 2010-2016 jerseys

That’s fine.....wait, that’s not fine, that’s far too long....

 

[robertmac43]

I'm surprised he can still wear 16 when the number is retired by himself.

I'm pretty sure I saw on twitter that he was doing the ceremonial puck drop on opening night as his digits go up to the rafters

 

[Peter Tosh]

If you produce like Lindros, wear #88. If you produce like Jagr, wear #68. If you produce 27 p in 55 games, wear a regular number and put your energy in training during the summer to EARN a superstar number.

 

[MSZ]

If you produce like Lindros, wear #88. If you produce like Jagr, wear #68. If you produce 27 p in 55 games, wear a regular number and put your energy in training during the summer to EARN a superstar number.

He will produce Lindros-like numbers for sure. Didn't Lindros score 30 pts-ish in his lone season here?

 

[Stephen]

To be fair at least unlike owen nolan, one of my idols, he didn't turn into a goon here and played well for the 30 games he did play

It was pretty exciting to see Lindros skate around in a Leaf jersey. The visuals made you wonder “what if.”

 

[SnizzNasty88]

Love the number switch, Nylander always seemed like a player who would have a number like this. The real Pastrnak vs Nylander best friend rivalry begins now

 

[ER89]

If you produce like Lindros, wear #88. If you produce like Jagr, wear #68. If you produce 27 p in 55 games, wear a regular number and put your energy in training during the summer to EARN a superstar number.

tf?

 

[Mickey Marner]

Nice guy, that Nylander.

 

[Nylander88]

Thought something might be up when he decided to switch back to his old 88 at the world championships! Class move by Willy fronting the bill for the fans too

 

[stickty111]

Nylander didn't have to pay for the fans, but it shows the kind of person that he is. Nice classy play by him.

 

[GoodNewfieBoy]

They didn’t retire Lindross’ number ? Surprising given his storied Leafs career.

 

[yubbers]

Whatever it takes. Lot of pressure on Willy this year.

 

[Stephen]

Also curious if Nylander would consider paying for changing the 29 jerseys into a Potvin?

 

[Star Ocean]

Nylander wore #88 for Sweden when he scored 18p in 9 games.

 

[yubbers]

Nylander didn't have to pay for the fans, but it shows the kind of person that he is. Nice classy play by him.

Do you actually think he's personally paying for it?

 

[Willy Stylez]

Love it! Suits him well.

 

[TopCheese]

I think I will keep my #29 jersey and just buy a new one with 88.

That seems very wasteful

 

[FrozenJagrt]

Nice. This will help erase the memories of that other #88 as a Leaf.

He was pretty good til the first injury. Shame he only managed a handful of games.

 

[TopCheese]

Will look great on him! Kinda expected this one as he also wore 88 on the WHC. Last year was pretty tough for him and he wants a new start.

Good on him for paying the recrest, but what about those cheap chinese jerseys?

There is no way that it is actually him paying the fee

 

[Stigma]

Bold move by Nylander taking 88. I like it! It shows confidence.

 

[DarkKnight]

The matching numbers will distribute his jersey weight evenly, causing even more elite zone entries.

 

[ULF_55]

Do you actually think he's personally paying for it?

I don't think he's going to personally be at the store paying, but giving the store a credit for the work certainly.

Do you think he's lying?

Seems like a player who wants to play for the Leafs.