There really arent any external objective truths that are variable person to person. There is no case that can be made in the interest of a relative salary merits that can support your rather astounding assertion. In short, there is zero imperical evidence. You say you have watched every leaf game short of a handful since the 60's yet you fail in basic objectivity in your apparent goal of sharing something positive in the discussion. Until you provide some contextual explanation, it is merely fan fiction that you are egaged in. Sure Willy is a faster skater and a harder shot. He is a smaller version of Al Iafrate skill wise...and yes...they both cant or couldnt play defense worth a damn.
That said, I am perfectly fine if Marner is given the same salary as Nylander. It would demonstrate some good will that he took a relative discount. No chance will he take less nor would he be offered less because unlike you, the sane understand he isn't less of a player. That means the floor is nylander's salary.