Insider drops major hint on Nylander's future with the Maple Leafs

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Dawson Mckenzie
October 29, 2023 (10:22)

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This insider just dropped some major news on William Nylander's future in Toronto and if the Leafs are looking to move him.

Leafs Rumoured to be Shopping Nylander Still

Nylander has started the year off extremely strong, which is about everything he could have asked for given the fact that he doesn't have a contract yet. The young Swede has 12 points in 8 games, and a point streak this entire year.

William Nylander ties the Leafs record for a season-opening point streak with this goal 🔥😎

Now, insider Eklund has reported that the rumours are still alive that the Leafs are looking to trade Nylander. However, his play has driven up the asking price, as teams know they will have to get him a deal.

« They are definitely still looking to move him,» the source said, «however we all know he's a streaky player and we all know he wants a lot in contract, and we all know how much The Leafs needs to move him eventually. It's gonna take somebody getting desperate to add scoring when they lose a player. If Patrick Laine is out for longer than expected, then you could definitely see Columbus getting involved because they need to.»

Leafs Would Need a Good Return for a Nylander Move

The Leafs would need to be considering an excellent return for a potential move for Nylander. There is no question that as of today Nylander is the best deal in the NHL regarding his $6.9 AAV. A trade would have to significantly benefit them in order to consider, as Nylander is performing well.

Conor Timmins. Jake McCabe. And now, Timothy Liljegren. The Maple Leafs' defence is getting an early stress test as the injuries mount.

The Leafs do need to potentially add to their back end, with a slew of injuries popping up and Klingberg not playing up to his full potential. However, it's a trade-off they might not want to make, as they would be losing one of the top scorers in the league right now.

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