News Article: Paraphrased, If we do well Quote: "it’d be unreal to stay.”

[Tufted Titmouse]

@HockeyVirus when the Leafs do well this year and he can't pretend to be a fan while dooming the Leafs:

 

[Martin Skoula]

If he said he wants to sign win or lose, people would be complaining about him having a loser mentality and only caring about money.

 

[Shooter2x]

Clearly states he's a Leaf for life

 

[michi510]

I love Willy, but I don’t think we’re going to pay him what he wants for him to stay.

Even going 8mil+… is tough if we want to keep 34 and 16 on their next contracts while rounding out the team.

We had so much time with the core forwards… but if we don’t win during their contracts after ELC, this is it for Willy I think.

 

[leafan11]

I think what Nylander was basically saying is he knows he’s done with the leafs if they don’t advance past the first round this year. He’s not stupid he sees the writing on the wall.

 

[Shooter2x]

I think what Nylander was basically saying is he knows he’s done with the leafs if they don’t advance past the first round this year. He’s not stupid he sees the writing on the wall.

This guy gets dangled hard @ 1:10 we shouldn't give him more than league min.

 

[Jozay]

I got the vibe that he acknowledged if the team doesnt make a run here, he's the one who would be gone.

 

[tmlms13]

The Leafs will factor Connor McDavid into their long term cap plans

With training camps in full swing now, it's unsurprising that hockey h...

theleafsnation.com

That's ok... according this this,..ummm thing... Leafs are planning for McDavid.

And that's he'll sign for 7 years at the league minimum too

 

[JT AM da real deal]

I think what Nylander was basically saying is he knows he’s done with the leafs if they don’t advance past the first round this year. He’s not stupid he sees the writing on the wall.

Yes he is likely repeating what he has heard likely from Keefer/Dubie/Shanny .. there will be core changes without a deep playoff run this year .. but don't assume it is Willy out da door .. folks will likely be very surprised when its likely Mitch .. Matty will be kept regardless of who is in charge at whatever he needs/desires will occur

 

[HockeyVirus]

@HockeyVirus when the Leafs do well this year and he can't pretend to be a fan while dooming the Leafs:

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....Wut? How am I not a fan lol I am one of the bigger homers in here

 

[Buds17]

I don't necessarily get the thread title impression from that quote. That said, team success and subsequent re-signings are likely going to resemble something close to a two-way street (as it should be IMO).

 

[Kiwi]

I'm sure he's like the rest of us and just wants to win something

I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks if the team fails again this year I'm not sure I want the same cast of characters back anyway

 

[Holymakinaw]

@HockeyVirus when the Leafs do well this year and he can't pretend to be a fan while dooming the Leafs:

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Define "when the Leafs do well this year"

Is that regular season/personal accolades again? Or will it include the post season this time?

 

[Stephen]

What was the wording?

 

[DraftSchmaft]

What was the wording?

He said I...Access all of The Athletic. Just $1/month.

 

[SoftDumpNtheCorner88]

I think we'll see it this year.

William Nylander to Make Equipment Change After Battling Migraines Last Season

I've beena big Nylander fan since he was drafted. Paid close attention through his early career. I feel like his took major strides and his body and game, but notice he shies away when the game gets tough and gritty (in other words when the other team plays like they want it more) he backs off... He might feel like he's an $11m player but has yet to show it in consistency like Matthews and Marner. He gets points in the playoffs but let's remember he is also facing the weaker competition instead of the line up that's trying to shut down Matthews and Marner. I will 100% believe he is worth every penny of an $11m player if he just used his body like Matthews has learned to use or atleast show he can take a hit to make a play "consistently". If he wants the Leafs to win in the playoffs he needs to then channel the playoff type spirit and battle (I still cringe at him giving up the puck to avoid a check in the PO).

Maybe the migraines made him hesitate because he does have a concussion in his past, and maybe the visor helps give him more confidence , we'll find out this season, but to me he is a 7m player and shouldn't be paid a penny more than that right now. This whole team in fact shouldn't deserve any raises aside from Matthews (for incredible franchisee numbers) until they show up in the playoffs and when a round.

 

[Shooter2x]

This whole team in fact shouldn't deserve any raises aside from Matthews

I will have to agree Marner at 28 years old is ridiculous if he wants much higher than he already makes for 8 years. Nylander will be capped at Forsbergs 8.5 with a Fiala floor, and I have no problem going into Tkachuks 9.5 range if Nylander either 1.) Back to back 40 goals or 2.) One of his next two seasons is a 95-100+ point season. So I'm not really worried about Nylander.

Nylander is actually pretty sensible when it comes to contracts contrary to popular belief. Last year he said he knows he wasn't worth his ask at the exact point in time, he projected himself to grow into what he asked for. His accuracy was 100%. Hence I don't see his next raise being anything too ridiculous since he will be 28 years old and there's not much projecting left to do. He will be bounded by market value only with zero potential $ left, and I am sure he will be sensible about it.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

If he said "I want to be a Leaf no matter what", OP would have titled this thread "Nylander DOESN'T CARE about WINNING!???"

 

[Leaf Fans]

I think the thread title has to be changed to match the content of the article.

 

[Magic Man]

If they don't win any rounds with him the next two years he shouldn't be on the team anyways.

They can use his cap space elsewhere.

 

[Bellefour20]

Dubas signed him with a promise of not trading him. Hope he remembers that.

 

[57 Years No Cup]

Yes he is likely repeating what he has heard likely from Keefer/Dubie/Shanny .. there will be core changes without a deep playoff run this year .. but don't assume it is Willy out da door .. folks will likely be very surprised when its likely Mitch .. Matty will be kept regardless of who is in charge at whatever he needs/desires will occur

Except Matthews will be gone, as he wants to go live and play in the US.

 

[kb]

I've beena big Nylander fan since he was drafted. Paid close attention through his early career. I feel like his took major strides and his body and game, but notice he shies away when the game gets tough and gritty (in other words when the other team plays like they want it more) he backs off... He might feel like he's an $11m player but has yet to show it in consistency like Matthews and Marner. He gets points in the playoffs but let's remember he is also facing the weaker competition instead of the line up that's trying to shut down Matthews and Marner. I will 100% believe he is worth every penny of an $11m player if he just used his body like Matthews has learned to use or atleast show he can take a hit to make a play "consistently". If he wants the Leafs to win in the playoffs he needs to then channel the playoff type spirit and battle (I still cringe at him giving up the puck to avoid a check in the PO).

Maybe the migraines made him hesitate because he does have a concussion in his past, and maybe the visor helps give him more confidence , we'll find out this season, but to me he is a 7m player and shouldn't be paid a penny more than that right now. This whole team in fact shouldn't deserve any raises aside from Matthews (for incredible franchisee numbers) until they show up in the playoffs and when a round.

Everyone will get a raise because salaries are tied to cap hits.

Otherwise they are taking pay cuts.

Except Matthews will be gone, as he wants to go live and play in the US.

lol

Link?

 

[Morbo]

Yes he is likely repeating what he has heard likely from Keefer/Dubie/Shanny .. there will be core changes without a deep playoff run this year .. but don't assume it is Willy out da door .. folks will likely be very surprised when its likely Mitch .. Matty will be kept regardless of who is in charge at whatever he needs/desires will occur

I doubt that very much.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Except Matthews will be gone, as he wants to go live and play in the US.

How would anyone possibly know that unless they knew him?