Can Nylander crack 90 pts this season?

[ULF_55]

I actually think willy has been a great deal more physical. Sure he's not barreling into the corners to deliver bone shattering hits, but you can be physical in other ways. Nylander is great in board battles and he's a very strong man when in front of the net. You're right in the sense that he'll never be classified as a "physical player" but he's definitely added elements of physicality to his game.

If Matthews and Nylander can find that chemistry from days past 90 is a possibility. I think he'll hit 40 goals. Can he dish enough assists to Matthews to make up the difference? We'll see.

Nylander's physical play is along the boards, taking the puck away from the opposition, not running the opposition with the hopes the puck comes loose.

Along the boards he's one of the Leafs better players at taking away or controlling the puck.

Plays an intelligent game, and sometimes he's off and it's obvious.

I'm guessing he doesn't re-sign with the Leafs without checking out options, but that probably depends on what is offered when he can re-sign prior to being UFA.

 

[ULF_55]

There is a massive gap between Clark and Nylander.
I don't imagine there are any fans that would expect that from him.

There is a massive gap between Matthews and Clark ... when it comes to being physical.

 

[Gabriel426]

Could this be the year…the Canucks actually tank properly?

They’ll still end up picking 8-14th.

‘More physical’ is never going to happen.
The flybys are more tolerable if he’s going to put up 90 points, not so much putting up 70

Exactly. That's his style, and anyone who expects him to turn into Wendel Clark is delusional.

More physical means engaging on board battles and not Clark style.

Anyhow, Willie is doing great and I hope he continues.

 

[notDatsyuk]

There is a massive gap between Clark and Nylander.
I don't imagine there are any fans that would expect that from him.

I'm well aware of that. Guess I should have added the .

 

[ZEBROA]

Exactly. That's his style, and anyone who expects him to turn into Wendel Clark is delusional.

Wendel Clark in this era would only sit in the penalty box.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Wendel Clark in this era would only sit in the penalty box.

Hypothetically speaking, the skilled-physical guys from back then dropped into today would have to adjust their games. Most of them would probably figure it out.

 

[Menzinger]

 

[34]

Well between Nylander and Matthews who you going to cover?

At this point it might be Nylander. Not kidding!

Matthews has not exactly been his goal scoring machine self.

 

[saffronleaf]

on pace for 48g and 93p

 

[MAB1]

He will reach 90 points this year and all for $6.9 million per year. Soon becoming one of the best contracts in hockey.

 

[thewave]

Nylander is turning out almost how I thought he would. Thought he may transition to C but he's such a force out there now. Loving it.

 

[1specter]

Such a dominant player, just runs the ice out there.

 

[Morbo]

He will reach 90 points this year and all for $6.9 million per year. Soon becoming one of the best contracts in hockey.

but but but Dubas caved

 

[thewave]

but but but Dubas caved

Basically nobody here cried about Nylander. It was like 500k over and a general consensus. Regardless, he is doing really well.

 

[Leafsfan74]

He celebrates his.goals like Bobby Orr did, so casual. For some others I might say "they lack the passion in the moment", but this year he seems to have a quiet focus.

Maybe he has a far bigger goal.in mind than 90 points per se: that of playoff success. He is playing more consistently to the level some of saw him present only in flashes in the past. Way harder with the puck too.

 

[ACC1224]

Never would have thought that.
He’s playing great, matured into a great player.

 

[Dayjobdave]

The best 4 th best forward in the league by a mile

 

[arso40]

The best 4 th best forward in the league by a mile

That’s cause he’s not the fourth he’s the third

 

[Gabriel426]

That’s pretty under rated. I would not have thought he is 12 in goals scored since 19-20.

He is playing well with confidence. Not expecting him to get 5 pts a game but I won’t be surprised if he ends up with 100 pts.

 

[kevsh]

The Leafs PP has 4 forwards with a combined 57 goals on it, and that's with Matthews still a ways off his last season pace.

Nylander (17)
Matthews (15)
Tavares (13)
Marner (12)

There is no point to this post beyond that observation..

 

[therealkoho]

Well between Nylander and Matthews who you going to cover?

the real question is who can you cover?

 

[Byron Bitz]

but but but Dubas caved

Imagine what a steal that contract would be if Covid didnt happen and the cap went up as expected

 

[ZEBROA]

NHL. com i know Mitch has a streak goin on. But it would have been nice if Nylanders first 5p game was noticed in the headline and not jus a pass by in the recap.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

Basically nobody here cried about Nylander. It was like 500k over and a general consensus. Regardless, he is doing really well.

“Unprecedented, dramatic overpayment!!!!”

 

[ToneDog]

Mitch, JT and Matty playing well but Willie is the guy who has taken the biggest step up this year. 1.14 PPG, 29 games into the season. Don't think he has ever boldly gone this far before. He's gonna want big bucks in two years.