New Sheldon Keefe Statement Casts Doubt on William Nylander's Future in Toronto
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Travis Neil
October 16, 2023 (4:46 PM)
After a really hot start to the season William Nylander's asking price might be going up, which is not good for the Leafs.
Keefe Gives Insight on Nylander Extension
William Nylander who has always presented himself as a confident hockey player, and a strong start to the season has only made Nylander more confident.
Sheldon Keefe on William Nylander: "His confidence is at an all-time high.... It's gotten to a point now where he's starting to really separate himself from a lot of others in the league."
The thought process from Leafs management was to continue talking to Nylander to see if they can find a middle ground for a new extension.
However the longer the wait, the more Nylander can demand from the Leafs as he is looking the best he's ever looked this season.
Nylander was asking for $10 million from the Leafs prior to the season and to see if he was worth it all hinged on a good season for #88.
Matthews' and Nylander's Hot Start
Only 2 games into the season and Auston Matthews and William Nylander are both looking ready to tear up the league together.
Nylander's value continues to grow as he is up to 3 goals and 5 points in just 2 games. With Auston Matthews having back to back hat tricks.
The longer Nylander performes like this the more pressure goes on Brad Treliving and the Leafs management to find a way to keep the Swedish superstar.
One of two things is bound to happen for the Leafs core four, either Nylander signs and continues to be a part of the core of the Leafs or the Leafs move on from this core and move on from Nylander.
What would you want the Leafs to do?
As Seen on NHL Trade Talk - Keefe Statement Hints Maple Leafs Can't Afford to Keep Nylander
POLL |
Do you want Nylander to stay in Toronto? |
No He wants too much | 100 | 18.3 % |
No we don't have the cap | 113 | 20.7 % |
Yes | 332 | 60.9 % |
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