Maple Leafs and William Nylander Reportedly Hit Major Roadblock
The Maple Leafs have two crucial contracts to negotiate, in Auston Matthews and William Nylander. While things are reportedly going well with the former, the latter is having some issues.
Two Sides Reach Standstill
The Maple Leafs and William Nylander's camps clearly have very different ideas of what he should be compensated. Per Elliotte Friedman, the two sides are very far apart:
Eight-Digit Ask From Nylander's Camp
Per SDPN's Chris Johnston, Nylander's camp is eyeing a deal worth about $10-Million annually. The Maple Leafs want a deal that starts with a seven or an eight, which is very optimistic.
Friedman continued to explain that Nylander has no interest in taking a discount to win as he doesn't believe his teammates, notably Matthews, Marner, and Tavares have.
Nylander clearly doesn't seem too motivated to stay in Toronto. Will the Leafs be able to keep him around, or will there be a trade before he becomes a UFA in 2024?
As Read on The Hockey News - Report: Contract Extension Negotiations with Nylander and Maple Leafs Reach 'Standstill'
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![Feb 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Auston Matthews (34) looks on against Team Finland in the first period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images](https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/medium/531292.webp "Feb 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Auston Matthews (34) looks on against Team Finland in the first period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images")
