Maple Leafs' William Nylander arrives early to Canada for a surprising reason
Maple Leafs William Nylander has already arrived in Canada, much earlier than anticipated. He appears to be fully ready to start training camp and wants to win.
William Nylander had a productive off-season filled with travel, training, and quality time with family and friends in his home of Sweden.
Fresh off a remarkable season where he matched his career-high of 40 goals and set a new personal best with 98 points while playing all 82 regular-season games, Nylander made sure to maintain his physical conditioning during the summer. This preparation should help him smoothly transition into the upcoming training camp, where he can continue working on himself just weeks before the season begins.
In addition to his rigorous training, William Nylander has surprisingly returned to Toronto earlier than anticipated. Recently, he participated in a photoshoot for Sherwood Hockey, a renowned Canadian brand, to promote their new Feather Lite XT hockey stick. Nylander has been a long-time endorser of Sherwood, further solidifying his relationship with the brand.
William Nylander recently signed a lucrative 8-year contract, valued at $11.5 million per year, which will take him until the end of the 2031-32 season. Given the magnitude of this deal, it's crucial for him to maintain the exceptional level of play he's showcased over the past two seasons. In Toronto's high-pressure environment, any drop in performance will always attract significant scrutiny.
However, William Nylander has repeatedly proven his capacity to play well under pressure, consistently delivering standout performances for the Maple Leafs. He's definitely become a fan-favorite in Toronto.
William Nylander was drafted 8th overall by the Leafs in 2014, and has played all 603 games with the club. During his time in the NHL, he's scored 217 goals and added 311 assists for 528 points.
Source: HockeyDB
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Will William Nylander have a career season with the Leafs this year? | ||
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