Confirmed with Link: Alex Nylander signed 1 yr deal $775K (Waived Dec 11th)

[seanlinden]

another game he didn’t play. I think his time is done as a leaf. Just lacks that intensity

I feel like he may be going the way of Frank Corrado vs. ending up on waivers.

They've still got Jarnkrok, Kampf, and Pacioretty who are apparently not that close to returning. Grebenkin's looked decent, but I'm not sure he's been impactful enough to play over a guy like Holmberg, especially when Grebenkin is waiver exempt.

Even Minten, if he begins to struggle, the concept of "asset preservation" may set in and the Leafs try to justify that he's better served as the 1st line centre in the AHL vs. 3rd line in the NHL.

 

[cyris]

I feel like he may be going the way of Frank Corrado vs. ending up on waivers.

They've still got Jarnkrok, Kampf, and Pacioretty who are apparently not that close to returning. Grebenkin's looked decent, but I'm not sure he's been impactful enough to play over a guy like Holmberg, especially when Grebenkin is waiver exempt.

Even Minten, if he begins to struggle, the concept of "asset preservation" may set in and the Leafs try to justify that he's better served as the 1st line centre in the AHL vs. 3rd line in the NHL.

Pacioretty is definitely close to returning. They said on during the game he may play tomorrow against the Pens

 

[thewave]

Considering how awful Blackholm, Reaves and Robertson are. Put the guy back on and drill him to play more decisive engaged hockey.

With the way those guys are playing he may legit have an opportunity left. Perhaps one of his last.

 

[notbias]

Considering how awful Blackholm, Reaves and Robertson are. Put the guy back on and drill him to play more decisive engaged hockey.

With the way those guys are playing he may legit have an opportunity left. Perhaps one of his last.

He was worse than all of them... including Reaves

 

[thewave]

He was worse than all of them... including Reaves

I wouldn't say that.

 

[fahad203]

I wouldn't say that.

I would. Reaves does once in a while throw big hits, he did that last night. For a 4th liner, that's waht you want.

Nylander is not top 6, he's not bottom 6. He's just utterly baby butt soft.

In an ideal world, neither should be with the leafs

He was worse than all of them... including Reaves

I am wondering if he's being showcased. Otherwise there's no real reason for him to be playing top 6.

 

[Stephen]

No doubt, Alex Nylander has underwhelmed with his passive play and minimal non existent offense, but I also wonder if he's judged for being a failure because he's already got a history of being a failure.

Let's face, the likelihood we have something useful here is not that high, and the brother novelty has worn off, but I just look at the offensive blackholes on the team who have played 20 plus games and I'm just not sure 4 games should seal the deal.

 

[fahad203]

No doubt, Alex Nylander has underwhelmed with his passive play and minimal non existent offense, but I also wonder if he's judged for being a failure because he's already got a history of being a failure.

Let's face, the likelihood we have something useful here is not that high, and the brother novelty has worn off, but I just look at the offensive blackholes on the team who have played 20 plus games and I'm just not sure 4 games should seal the deal.

He has had 100+ games in NHL to prove otherwise in 5 seasons with 4 different teams

I believe that's sufficient amount of evidence

 

[ULF_55]

He has had 100+ games in NHL to prove otherwise in 5 seasons with 4 different teams

I believe that's sufficient amount of evidence

Two players on Leafs, Games, Goals, Assists, Points.
One is a sniper ...

 

[LeafParade]

I am a bit shocked that he has not shown more urgency. He is running out of chances and I thought he turned the corner last year with Columbus.

Steeves is basically the opposite. He recognized his limitations and has adapted his game so he can play bottom 6 in the NHL. I think Steeves makes it somewhere even if its not the Leafs.

 

[Larcos_Unal]

Suffice to say, if Alex's last name was something other than Nylander he'd already be playing in England or Germany.

 

[notbias]

No doubt, Alex Nylander has underwhelmed with his passive play and minimal non existent offense, but I also wonder if he's judged for being a failure because he's already got a history of being a failure.

Let's face, the likelihood we have something useful here is not that high, and the brother novelty has worn off, but I just look at the offensive blackholes on the team who have played 20 plus games and I'm just not sure 4 games should seal the deal.

3 years older than Robertson, has 15 more games played, less success, less potential.

Weird how people are done with Robertson and wonder if there is more in a worse player.

Alex is a bust, with no redeeming qualities, if his last name was different, no one would care.

 

[Maple Leaf]

3 years older than Robertson, has 15 more games played, less success, less potential.

Weird how people are done with Robertson and wonder if there is more in a worse player.

Alex is a bust, with no redeeming qualities, if his last name was different, no one would care.

Same is true for Robertson

 

[notbias]

Two players on Leafs, Games, Goals, Assists, Points.
One is a sniper ...

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One was given opportunity the other wasn't...

If you remove context, sure, this makes sense.

Same is true for Robertson

One just turned 23 and has played with plugs his entire career.

 

[seanlinden]

I would. Reaves does once in a while throw big hits, he did that last night. For a 4th liner, that's waht you want.

Nylander is not top 6, he's not bottom 6. He's just utterly baby butt soft.

In an ideal world, neither should be with the leafs



I am wondering if he's being showcased. Otherwise there's no real reason for him to be playing top 6.

Pretty much this. Him & Robertson are in somewhat of the same position. Too good for the AHL... not good enough to be top 6 wingers on a good NHL team. Both need to be somewhat teh "primary" offensive weapon on their line.... and obviously neither is going to supplant Marner or Willy from being that.

 

[AuraSphere]

Not sure why there's so many Alex Nylander supporters. He looked lost on the ice, he lacked confidence - can be seen from his place. He was easily the worst player on the ice in the games he's played. He shouldn't see another game with the Leafs

 

[Stephen]

3 years older than Robertson, has 15 more games played, less success, less potential.

Weird how people are done with Robertson and wonder if there is more in a worse player.

Alex is a bust, with no redeeming qualities, if his last name was different, no one would care.

End of the day they're both trash for different reasons, and I'm okay with that reality because I don't have a Robertson poster on the wall.

 

[Stephen]

Pretty much this. Him & Robertson are in somewhat of the same position. Too good for the AHL... not good enough to be top 6 wingers on a good NHL team. Both need to be somewhat teh "primary" offensive weapon on their line.... and obviously neither is going to supplant Marner or Willy from being that.

I don't think either are "too good" for the AHL, that might be their natural level.

 

[HolyCrap]

Suffice to say, if Alex's last name was something other than Nylander he'd already be playing in England or Germany.

Remember those posters who were penciling him in on the top two lines pre season. We really do have some clueless fans. Hahahahaha.

 

[ULF_55]

Remember those posters who were penciling him in on the top two lines pre season. We really do have some clueless fans. Hahahahaha.

Didn't he play with Mr. Nylander once ...

Smooth skater, maybe just doesn't have enough hate in him?

 

[HolyCrap]

Didn't he play with Mr. Nylander once ...

Smooth skater, maybe just doesn't have enough hate in him?

Lol he did. Honestly I was rooting for him to at least make an impact and be a regular. Theres still time but we have a some really good young talent. Which is a good problem.

 

[ULF_55]

Lol he did. Honestly I was rooting for him to at least make an impact and be a regular. Theres still time but we have a some really good young talent. Which is a good problem.

Wonder if he'll clear?

I think Berube likes the youngsters Minten and Grebenkin.

 

[Menzinger]

I am wondering if he's being showcased. Otherwise there's no real reason for him to be playing top 6.

There's always handshake elements to some deals that aren't included in paper. Alex easily could have gotten an NHL deal to start the year somewhere else, he did the team a favor in taking the AHL deal.forst.

There was almost certainly an agreement he'd get a chunk of games with decent usage to show his stiff

 

[notDatsyuk]

Suffice to say, if Alex's last name was something other than Nylander he'd already be playing in England or Germany.

Suffice to say, if Alex's last name was something other than Nylander he wouldn't be getting half the abuse from some posters.

 

[notDatsyuk]

3 years older than Robertson, has 15 more games played, less success, less potential.

Weird how people are done with Robertson and wonder if there is more in a worse player.

Alex is a bust, with no redeeming qualities, if his last name was different, no one would care.

I'm not sure about the 'less success', as he has a higher gpg and ppg while playing on some pretty crappy teams, but I think the difference with Robertson has to do with "familiarity breeds contempt".

We've seen Robertson do fairly well in preseason, but not so great in 110 NHL games, whereas most of us have only seen Alex underwhelm in 2 NHL games.