Trade Becoming More Likely for William Nylander in Toronto
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Tom Banks
August 18, 2023 (0:01)
Despite a very busy summer for new GM Brad Treliving, the Toronto Maple Leafs still have plenty of moves to make, and one of them could be an absolute blockbuster.
Two big superstars
A potential blockbuster could involve either Auston Matthews or William Nylander, as they have both reportedly been in talks for a long-term extension in Toronto, while some believe it may be one or the other for the Leafs.
According to TSN's Dave Feschuck, the team could look to move the young winger if he comes into training camp unsigned, as he believes it could become a major distraction for the organization.
If training camp opens and those deals are not closed books then we have a problem. It'll be the conversation that sucks the oxygen out of the room. It'll be the only topic. if I'm betting I would bet that William Nylander is not gunna be done. Auston Matthews will be done but Nylander wont be. It's gunna be the daily Nylander watch....If it comes to having to make a deal and I think it might cause they're pretty far a part.
Nylander on the move?
We've already seen reports this summer that the Leafs and Nylander are very far apart on a number, and Feschuck believes the 27-year old's stubbornness may end up seeing him moved.
Nylander has a track record of being very staunch in his beliefs of what he's worth and the Leafs are very stanch in what they believe they can pay him. I don't think those two things connect and therefore the Leafs may be in a position where they have to make a move. You gotta trade him, you can't lose him for nothing... I know there's people saying you can have him as your own rental for the year and get the cap space the following summer, I understand but I don't love the idea of a guy on the way out playing without a contract, it doesn't bode well for me if I'm in that room.
With the reported difference between the two in the region of $2 million (Leafs at $8 mil while Nylander was seeking $10 mil), this now becomes a possibility, and it appears one way or another, we will have a resolution soon.
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