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

[josra33]

Define "when the Leafs do well this year"

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

There’s a difference between homerism and optimism. I suggest you figure out where each is because you’re embarrassing yourself

 

[Menzinger]

Reads more or less like anyone would say in his position. I wouldn't read too much into trying to dissect his specific wording either. The guy likely forgot about the conversation an hour afterwards

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Nylander no! Don't make us anxiousssssssss!!!!!

 

[BertCorbeau]

He also did start by saying he hasn't really thought about it

.. so.

 

[arso40]

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.

How is it tough?

 

[hfman]

One-on-one with William Nylander: On his next contract and more

Whether William Nylander stays in Toronto for the long haul will depend a lot on what goes down this season.

theathletic.com

Interesting wording he used here..

where did he say that he won't re-sign unless they get close to a cup? I must have missed the quote

 

[Niagara Bill]

Matthews is major priority, over Nylander when it comes to an extension next Summer. See how talks go early next off-season and if the number is too high you move him for fair value, if you can't get fair value you let it play out.

You cannot get nothing for him....you must trade him asap. Once again he threatens to leave, he must go. Would you rather have traded him Sandin and bucket of pucks for Hubedeau or Kadri. I would in a heart beat.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

If he's taking advice from his dad, and I assume he is, isn't this the contract where Michael went full mercenary? I would not be surprised one bit to see Nylander test the open market when this contract expires.

 

[ULF_55]

If he's taking advice from his dad, and I assume he is, isn't this the contract where Michael went full mercenary? I would not be surprised one bit to see Nylander test the open market when this contract expires.

But then he'd miss all the supportive fans in Toronto.

I would guess it really will be determined in the future.

If he feels he would be better off elsewhere he should go there.

Only get one NHL career, so it is up to the player to get the best they can, whether that is all about money, or teammates, or management, it should be about happiness.

 

[notDatsyuk]

Willy's comment has nothing negative in it. The writer is the one attempting to put a negative spin on the remark.

The thread title is even more inaccurate and negative.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

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

Issue no 1 for Matty is maximizing his total pay package bottom line .. Leafs will go up to max offer at 20% of CAP next summer .. 16.7M AAV .. he signs it for 8 years .. if he takes less great but unlikely .. no need for Leafs to take a risk or Matty to take a risk .. that said does not mean he is not traded at some point down da line

 

[AvroArrow]

Were people expecting a different answer ? If this team can win the cup, of course he'd like to stay. If they continue to fail, can you fault him for wanting to play elsewhere ? We all hope he'll re-sign but every UFA has the right to explore options, not gonna cry about it like some fan bases do when their stars leave. Still have a couple years before he hits FA, I believe management recognizes this. I am fully expecting Dubas/Shanahan to go all in this year, it just makes too much sense not too. Expiring contracts for our young stars with a declining Atlantic division, nows the time to do it.

 

[supermann_98]

If they get out of the 1st round and even make it far, like day conference or Cup final, he's going nowhere, just like Dubas, Keefe, etc.

If they're out in the first round again he's likely gone via trade.

His answer seems to be reading the tea leaves and the gravity of the situation. Team success will factor on him being here long term

 

[Menzinger]

If he's taking advice from his dad, and I assume he is, isn't this the contract where Michael went full mercenary? I would not be surprised one bit to see Nylander test the open market when this contract expires.

I doubt Nylander is any more or less money motivated than the other young core forwards on the team.

 

[bax]

Am I the only one whose not getting that from what he said?

No

 

[Nineteen67]

LOL Willy

 

[Burnie97]

Reads more or less like anyone would say in his position. I wouldn't read too much into trying to dissect his specific wording either. The guy likely forgot about the conversation an hour afterwards

Leaf fans gonna be Leafy

 

[NMacrules]

....then he should play better. Trade the little greedy puke anyway.

 

[Rude Dog]

if Guys want to get closer to the cup. Play better

 

[mapleleaf979]

I find Nylander's comments not surprising. He would love to stay if they go deep...funny from a guy who isnt sure himself when he wants to show up for a game. Playoff hockey exposes Nylander for being a soft guy terrified to go into the corners. Nylander should have been traded 4-5 yrs ago when his stock was high. He is what he is now, u will never get everything out of this player, thats who he is. He could win the Art Ross but chooses to get 80 points with little chemistry with his line mates, disappears for 35 games a season. His point totals are pretty impressive, given that his compete level is below average.

 

[paulhiggins]

Personally I would trade him but if Dubas caves I hope he doesn't pay him any more than:

$7M for his offensive skills
$0M for his defensive skills and "heart"
$7M total

 

[kb]

Personally I would trade him but if Dubas caves I hope he doesn't pay him any more than:

$7M for his offensive skills
$0M for his defensive skills and "heart"
$7M total

Quick, name the second highest scoring Leaf the last 3 playoffs combined?

 

[ACC1224]

Personally I would trade him but if Dubas caves I hope he doesn't pay him any more than:

$7M for his offensive skills
$0M for his defensive skills and "heart"
$7M total

He's going to get more than that but he does seem like the likeliest candidate to be moved if they are looking to rebalance the roster.

 

[ChadBigly]

You guys are reading this all wrong.

He clearly says the chances of Toronto winning is unreal, as in not real at all.

Therefore he would like to stay to prove winning is neither real or unreal. Rather, it is all interconnected and interchangeable and that his hair seems to respond well to Toronto water.

You’re welcome.

Schroedinger's winning

 

[57 Years No Cup]

Issue no 1 for Matty is maximizing his total pay package bottom line .. Leafs will go up to max offer at 20% of CAP next summer .. 16.7M AAV .. he signs it for 8 years .. if he takes less great but unlikely .. no need for Leafs to take a risk or Matty to take a risk .. that said does not mean he is not traded at some point down da line

Then he doesn't care about winning, and I don't want him here.