Willy... Looks Bad...

[DitchMarner]

I like the guy and I'm personally glad TOR didn't trade him, but he is struggling and hard to watch right now. He's not handling the puck the way he can, he seems weak on his skates and his coordination isn't there. I thought he had a sure goal tonight, but he somehow missed.

I guess the only solution is to let him keep playing until he regains his form. I just hope it doesn't take too much longer. He's kind of hurting his image among non TOR fans right now (for what that's worth lol). HFB: "Every young player/prospect in the League > Nylander!!!"

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[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

No he doesn't you just aren't paying attention, he's been getting better and better every night he will break out when he does the floodgates will open

 

[Leafblooded]

Looks slow in the head, all those millions seem to be weighing him down

 

[Phion Keneuf]

No he doesn't you just aren't paying attention, he's been getting better and better every night he will break out when he does the floodgates will open

He looks bad.

Can’t argue otherwise.

 

[mikeo1]

Yeah, doesn’t add anything to the team. We should honestly just hope his play picks up a bit and trade him for some help on the backend.

This team doesn’t need him or his attitude.

 

[Al14]

Well, I was expecting much, much more! Hopefully, it will come.

 

[Joey Hoser]

Best thing to do right now is worry about it and get upset. Obviously he'll come around in time, but let's make angry posts for now.

 

[TakeTheBody]

Chill.

 

[saltming]

He looks like he hasn't played a game for most of the season. Heck he's playing like a player that missed camp!
Crazy!!

 

[James Duthie]

It's almost as if missing a quarter of the season would affect your chemistry somehow....

 

[Battle Lin]

everyone been playing hockey for 3 months now, willy been skating on the ice and running on a treadmill, nothing like playing a hockey game...it hasn't even been 3 weeks for him, the rust will wear off, hes got elite speed and elite skills

 

[Havoc]

people think this is house league.

missing all of camp and two whole months in the NHL is a big deal.

Relax. We have firepower to spare. When he's ready everyone will feel stupid for doubting him.

 

[CelticDruid]

Another original bash Willie thread- a big huge yawn.

 

[socko]

Looks bad, but he's already got the longterm contract. No refunds. Suckers.

 

[DavePoulin4PM]

What did you expect? He had no camp, and jumps in mid season... of course he’s going to suck for the first 10 or so games.

I hate Nylander but come on.. give your head a shake.

 

[hamzarocks]

Nylander will get it going. I don't see him comparable to marner since he has lower hockey IQ and is probably one of our worst finishers in terms of goal scoring but he still has high end vision, great at zone entries and has elite skating. He very well could have a poor season like drouin did in his first year on the habs. He will be a leaf for the next 6 years, what matters most is his playoff performances to me. He won't be a 2pt in 7 game player. Once he gets it going he will get 65 ish points with room for 75. His IQ and inability to finish will hold him back from being a truly elite player in y opinion but he is a great complimentary piece right now. I hope he proves me wrong and can turn into a star. I have nothing against him since he signed, really want him to succeed since he is a leaf.

 

[93WrapAround]

Yeah he's playing like you'd expect given the situation. In training camp players generally take time getting rid of the rust - the difference here is Nylander is the only player on the ice with that rust. It will take time. No question he looks poor right now and it has nothing to do with the stat sheet. Lacks any confidence handling the puck and often turns it over or makes some sort of weak ineffective play.

 

[Leaf4Life]

Typical overreaction thread. Give him more time.

 

[Maplebeasts]

I'm sick of these impatient hot takes. The guy has great advanced stats and is being hurt by low ice time and a garbage OISH%. When the puck luck turns around the points will be coming in spades

 

[Pi]

He wasn’t great in this one but he has been pretty good otherwise.



He will be great by April. Which is all the matters.

 

[DitchMarner]

Obviously it's understandable that he's not at his best right now given the time he missed. I just hope he can get it together sooner rather than later. That's all.

 

[93LEAFS]

Who is the last guy to join this late. He has some kinks to work out, but we need him ready for the closing stretch and the playoffs. If he's not elite while we are winning, we can live with it.

 

[Nooodles]

Well there had to be a negative thread even after a total domination win.

Congratulations.

 

[DavePoulin4PM]

I'm sick of these impatient hot takes. The guy has great advanced stats and is being hurt by low ice time and a garbage OISH%. When the puck luck turns around the points will be coming in spades

It’s ok to admit he’s playing awful. He is. Anyone with at least one working eyeball can see it. It’s to be expected. Trying to say that Nylander is playing ok, makes you seem like a homer that can’t rationally look at things.

 

[Morbo]

He'll be in peak form in a few more months when it matters.