C William Nylander (2014, 8th, TOR) IX

[Hokinaittii]

Nice feed from Kadri, made it easy for Nylander.

 

[McMatthews]

Nylander is tied for 2nd in NHL scoring.

9 points in 6 games.

 

[TDK67]

Now has 20 points in his last 18 games. Crazy. He's also getting noticeably better each game.

 

[Pi]

Looks really really good. We have a Swedish, American and Canadian star on our team .

Marner will breakout half way through this season.

Nylander has impressed me more than Matthews so far and that's not something I expected him to do. They both just play so well together.

 

[sessiroth]

Thank god Nylander is off to a hot start. If he didn't we'd see Teravainen/Rantanen/Fiala etc vs Nylander threads getting bumped every other day.

Love that he's playing the wing to start his career in the NHL

 

[Raymoondo]

Looks really really good. We have a Swedish, American and Canadian star on our team .

Marner will breakout half way through this season.

Nylander has impressed me more than Matthews so far and that's not something I expected him to do. They both just play so well together.

Now we just need that Finnish star so the Finnish posters will start supporting us instead of Laine!

 

[Hokinaittii]

Now we just need that Finnish star so the Finnish posters will start supporting us instead of Laine!

You already have a Finnish in your team who is a fan favorite.

 

[TDK67]

You already have a Finnish in your team who is a fan favorite.

Uncle Leo!!! Does he a look a step behind to anyone else? I'm so used to his tenacity and relentlessness but I feel like I haven't seen as much this year.

 

[Snowsii]

Now we just need that Finnish star so the Finnish posters will start supporting us instead of Laine!

Cant say for my fellow fin, but i'm not a really a fan to any club.. NHL as so far away and most games in the night, so kinda hard to support any team.

But you really dont need a star.. Uncle Leo is very loved person And even with a star you would have hard times with Finnesota ;D (they got what three fins)

 

[TIGERCOOL]

Uncle Leo!!! Does he a look a step behind to anyone else? I'm so used to his tenacity and relentlessness but I feel like I haven't seen as much this year.

Had the same thought watching the game tonight. Wonder if he's hurt or something... He was all over the ice at the world cup.

 

[Mats13]

This guy is a monster. If he keeps playing like this he'll beat Matthews for the Calder.

 

[Peasy]

Tied for 2nd in the nhl for scoring.

 

[TDK67]

This guy is a monster. If keeps playing like this he'll beat Matthews for the Calder.

Unlikely that one keeps up their play while the other drops it. If Matthews or Nylander slow down in production then Nylander or Matthews will slow down too most likely. They've pretty much connected on almost every single goal they have between them--both on 5v5 and the PP.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

His scoring trends shouldn't surprose anyone. He's done this in every league he's played in. First year: roughly .5 ppg, flashes of brilliance. Second year: ppg +, dominant.

We haven't even seen what he looks like in his third year in a league yet...

Before people get crazy, I'm not saying he's a lock for a ppg this year... Just saying.

Man he's good.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

Unlikely that one keeps up their play while the other drops it. If Matthews or Nylander slow down in production then Nylander or Matthews will slow down too most likely. They've pretty much connected on almost every single goal they have between them--both on 5v5 and the PP.

They're both so good at driving the play AND finishing. Its almost like they take turns driving it because there isn't enough puck to go around. After a bit of time they'll be able to do this on their own lines (lets face it Nylander is a center). Whether or not they could have similar results on their own at this point is yet to be seen. You'd have to think there would be some drop off, just because they think the game in such a similar way and have the best chance of finishing each others passes of anyone on the team.

I don't think there's much chance of them dropping off substantially while they play on the same line. They're too good at picking each other up.

 

[Mats13]

Unlikely that one keeps up their play while the other drops it. If Matthews or Nylander slow down in production then Nylander or Matthews will slow down too most likely. They've pretty much connected on almost every single goal they have between them--both on 5v5 and the PP.

Never said he'd score more than Matthews. He has less points right now, but he's been better than Matthews so far.

I know Matthews has more hype (he's awesome and deserves it), but the headlines should be about Nylander.

 

[TDK67]

They're both so good at driving the play AND finishing. Its almost like they take turns driving it because there isn't enough puck to go around. After a bit of time they'll be able to do this on their own lines (lets face it Nylander is a center). Whether or not they could have similar results on their own at this point is yet to be seen. You'd have to think there would be some drop off, just because they think the game in such a similar way and have the best chance of finishing each others passes of anyone on the team.

I don't think there's much chance of them dropping off substantially while they play on the same line. They're too good at picking each other up.

Agreed, but they'll even eventually become the #1 focus of opposing teams. I know that they're currently facing top lines and top d-pairings, but I don't think other teams are intensely matching their best players 100% of the time against Matthews & Nylander. I think that's the next step (if they continue burning teams like they are now) and it'll be a new obstacle for them to work around. Either way, as enthusiastic as I am for them, I think it's unrealistic to expect them to maintain a 1PPG throughout their entire rookie season. That's basically unheard of.

 

[TDK67]

Never said he'd score more than Matthews. He has less points right now, but he's been better than Matthews so far.

I know Matthews has more hype (he's awesome and deserves it), but the headlines should be about Nylander.

The past few games have definitely been more of the Nylander show than the Matthews one in terms of overall game. Either way, they've both been absolutely nuts in these first 6 games. I just hope they stay confident and keep dominating possession even if the pucks stop going in for them.

 

[Semantics]

Whether or not they could have similar results on their own at this point is yet to be seen. You'd have to think there would be some drop off, just because they think the game in such a similar way and have the best chance of finishing each others passes of anyone on the team.

You would think, but then you realize that if they're split up one of them will get to play with Mitch Marner.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

Agreed, but they'll even eventually become the #1 focus of opposing teams. I know that they're currently facing top lines and top d-pairings, but I don't think other teams are intensely matching their best players 100% of the time against Matthews & Nylander. I think that's the next step (if they continue burning teams like they are now) and it'll be a new obstacle for them to work around. Either way, as enthusiastic as I am for them, I think it's unrealistic to expect them to maintain a 1PPG throughout their entire rookie season. That's basically unheard of.

Unless your McDavid, Crosby, Ovechkin or Malkin... I'm not saying they are that caliber, but they MAY be in a unique situation to capitalize on each other's strengths to get there together.

As for coverage improving.. I think teams are already talking about shutting them down as a promary focus before games. It's just a matter of if they can find a way to do it consistently. They're pretty dynamic though, and great and controlling possession. Right now the answer seems to be getting the puck in their end and keeping it there, since their pretty weak in that area. Lets hope they get on top of that, because when they do get possession, it's a scoring chance.

 

[TDK67]

Unless your McDavid, Crosby, Ovechkin or Malkin... I'm not saying they are that caliber, but they MAY be in a unique situation to capitalize on each other's strengths to get there together.

As for coverage improving.. I think teams are already talking about shutting them down as a promary focus before games. It's just a matter of if they can find a way to do it consistently. They're pretty dynamic though, and great and controlling possession. Right now the answer seems to be getting the puck in their end and keeping it there, since their pretty weak in that area. Lets hope they get on top of that, because when they do get possession, it's a scoring chance.

Yea, I guess nothing is impossible, so maybe they do keep it up

 

[Liminality]

His scoring trends shouldn't surprose anyone. He's done this in every league he's played in. First year: roughly .5 ppg, flashes of brilliance. Second year: ppg +, dominant.

We haven't even seen what he looks like in his third year in a league yet...

Before people get crazy, I'm not saying he's a lock for a ppg this year... Just saying.

Man he's good.

Exactly, he's done this same adjustment in every single league he's played in. I'm not sure if he'll stick to the wing or go back to center but that might take another adjustment period if that does happen. Otherwise I agree, I could see him close to 70 points once he's fully adjusted and depending on who he plays with.

 

[Mitchy]

He's been absolutely terrific. What a player.

 

[Snowsii]

Exactly, he's done this same adjustment in every single league he's played in. I'm not sure if he'll stick to the wing or go back to center but that might take another adjustment period if that does happen. Otherwise I agree, I could see him close to 70 points once he's fully adjusted and depending on who he plays with.

Dont know that has he played with Timashov in juniors, but him being Swe also would they make a good pair?

(If Nylander is going to center)

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

He's been absolutely terrific. What a player.

Hes clutch... my choice for Rookie of the Year

deadly player

My only problem with him is that during a game, it showed him on the bench sitting there and my lady was looking at TV in shock and asked if that was a girl hahah... and now every time I look at him I think he looks like a chick too haha