C William Nylander (2014, 8th, TOR) IX
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The Thin White Duke
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It's like a lazy Datsyuk style defensive game. Hopefully it's just the slow-start adjustment period him and Marner seem to have where they go from thinking through every move to getting into the flow of things and reacting automatically.
Like 16 on Marner, not a fan of 29. Loved Potvan has a kid, and it will always feel like a goalie number to me.
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I wish he rocked 92, but 39 was also fine by me. But I don't really care too much, as long as he's comfortable and scoring in whatever number he wears.
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The policy has changed.
He's treating the honoured numbers, as being retired.
It maybe a new things, when the new banners are revealed, that they're retiring them, or he decided to give them the respect they deserve.
With so many, he has to change.
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leafsfan1234
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Didn't we used to have the rule that all rookies had to wear a number in the 40s? I'm pretty sure that's why Kadri, Bozak, Komarov, etc all had numbers in the 40s. While Lou's number policy isn't the greatest, I think it's better than having half our team wearing something in the 40s.
I think that was a coincidence. There was a rule on no high numbers (which was relaxed when we got Kessel, but held true for rookies).Didn't we used to have the rule that all rookies had to wear a number in the 40s? I'm pretty sure that's why Kadri, Bozak, Komarov, etc all had numbers in the 40s. While Lou's number policy isn't the greatest, I think it's better than having half our team wearing something in the 40s.
In general I hate the whole, half-retired #'s bit. Either they are retired or they aren't. I do understand teams that won't issue numbers of players who died while playing for them, but not formally retiring them (see Barilko Leafs, or Chiasson with the Hurricanes). If Matt Stajen can wear 14, then Mitch Marner should be able to wear 93. The funny thing is, the Leafs were actually the first team to ever retire number (Ace Baily).
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44 is Rielly good
Nailed it. I think his floating is due to him trying to present better offensive opportunities/breakout speed and not because he doesn't care to play good defensively. For that reason, I think it will get stamped out pretty quick by Babcock as he tries to get Nylander to play the best that he can defensively before worrying about his offensive plays/skills.
Assuming Nylander does stick with Matthews as a pair (I'm not sure if they will or not), Nylander will probably be expected to play defensive situations and work on his defensive play as I think Matthews will be getting some key defensive matchups/be used in more defensive situations within a few months.
Rather Datsyuk
Happy with either lol. Just feel like a matured Nylander would resemble a zetterberg type player. Would be gross though
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I just can't believe we have Matthews, Marner, AND Nylander. These three are all fantastic with star potential.
He had a strong game today. Was really impressed with his work in the corners and along the boards
Very good game from Nylander today. It seems as if Nylander and Auston Matthews compliment each other quite well.
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Being overshadowed by Matthews will be good for him. Looks like he's already working a lot harder out there than in the past.
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