DAChampion
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Should the Habs sign 2024 UFA William Nylander if they can?
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LesCanadiens
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Tough call. He's a very good player, no doubt. But maybe we just stay the course and try and hit a bigger home-run signing down the road. It might make more sense since we're probably looking at making a true, serious push towards a playoff team by 2026.
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I'm a big Nylander fan. Picturing him playing with Cole and Suzy makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. Though sadly, I think he's going to be out of our price range.
DAChampion
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What is the Habs' "price range"? Doesn't the team have one of the best cap situations in the league?
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Not cap wise. But we've kind of set the standard with Cole and Suzy's contracts. I'm not saying they wouldn't go over that, if the right player became available. I'm just not sure they'd do it for Nylander.
Edit: I like your new profile pic!
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I can't see this happening....
He's a good player but we don't have Matthews, Marner, Tavares or a PP for that matter, that tends to increases the stats line. He would cost more than CC and Suzuki at this point. This is not the time for the Habs to make the acquisition of such a player timing wise and also, the only reason he'd sign here as a UFA is if we overpay which we shouldn't.
If HuGo magically gets rid of Gallagher Anderson Armia by next season its another story and even then..I'd rather play Roy for 750k..., we're not competing just yet
He's a good player but we don't have Matthews, Marner, Tavares or a PP for that matter, that tends to increases the stats line. He would cost more than CC and Suzuki at this point. This is not the time for the Habs to make the acquisition of such a player timing wise and also, the only reason he'd sign here as a UFA is if we overpay which we shouldn't.
If HuGo magically gets rid of Gallagher Anderson Armia by next season its another story and even then..I'd rather play Roy for 750k..., we're not competing just yet
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No, because he's not signing for less than 10.5M.
EDIT : Also, good point raised by @Frank Drebin below. He may age well. He may also not.
EDIT : Also, good point raised by @Frank Drebin below. He may age well. He may also not.
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He'll be 28 by the time the new contract is signed and 30 by the time we're even thinking of competing at the very earliest. Does a 32-35 year old Nylander really help out our team or align? I'll pass
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Redux91
I do Three bullets.
It's suuuuure be cool to see him on the top line than say... Josh Anderson..
But the target should be Draisaitl imo.
But the target should be Draisaitl imo.
Chili
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The odds that he reaches free agency and there is any chance he comes to MTL seem remote. At his age he should want to compete for a cup.
The Habs should have interest in players like this and the money wouldn't scare me as much as the term. Hopefully, if they ever do land a big fish it will be a centre.
The Habs should have interest in players like this and the money wouldn't scare me as much as the term. Hopefully, if they ever do land a big fish it will be a centre.
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imagine a former leaf becomes our highest paid player all of a sudden.
it doesn't feel right.
pass.
it doesn't feel right.
pass.
Redux91
I do Three bullets.
Don't sell the Leafs Cap problems short lmao
Even before his last contract
His RFA status even dipped into training camp and more, an impass they called it
And if all that happened at RFA status, imagine with UFA Status when you would be in control this time, you can TOTALLY see him think "well this time, won't be no impass, ALL TEAMS will be bidding on me now"
I'm really surprised to hear all this 'loyalty' talk lol
Teams are gonna CHUCK money at this guy
And I can tell you right now his agents advice is NOT "well, you know what I like it here too in taranna, let's not listen to ANY other teams, especially not those pesky Californian teams and all that great weather, YUCK"
Gravity
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We are not at the stage of the rebuild where we should adding high cap UFAs to put us over the top. We still need core offensive pieces.
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Without being on the same PP as Mcdavid, I see a big drop in production for Draisaitl. Still first line numbers, but not elite numbers.
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I would not be upset if they did - talent deficiency and all that - but as it stands right now he would become our best player. The Habs don't take a meaningful leap forward with ol' Willie occupying that spot. Hopefully the draft, a trade, or Dach reaching his potential as the new Getzlaf could change that (not banking on the first two...). Why did Dach have to get hurt?
There has been a years long PR campaign leading up to his UFA status that has sought to elevate Willie far above his standing. He's not just insulated by the other three on the ice, but also especially off the ice where they, and Rielly, all serve as towering lightning rods to media and fans. Does he remain Cool Guy Chilly Willy in Montréal?
As others have said, highly, highly doubt the mediocre Habs are on his radar anyway.
There has been a years long PR campaign leading up to his UFA status that has sought to elevate Willie far above his standing. He's not just insulated by the other three on the ice, but also especially off the ice where they, and Rielly, all serve as towering lightning rods to media and fans. Does he remain Cool Guy Chilly Willy in Montréal?
As others have said, highly, highly doubt the mediocre Habs are on his radar anyway.
Chili
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In his case, the money should take care of itself whether he stays or goes. The point was that all players want to win. I don't make predictions, so don't know where he'll end up but believe it will be with a good team.
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Nylander rides subway to Maple Leafs game | NHL.com
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No because of this.
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Chili
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I'd be very surprised if there wasn't interest in this player from some good teams willing to find room depending on the contract he's looking for of course.
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