William Nylander appreciation thread

[ZEBROA]

They have tried punishment. Works a few games. But then u have to change a big part of the team to punish one player. He needs to dictate the second line. "this is yours we belive in you, u are a core piece". Not "we expect u to fail so u get grandpa to babysit, if u dont behave you get the timeout chair."

 

[notDatsyuk]

The irony of that play is the most important. He can make a superstar level play yet doesnt have ambition to want it. His floor should be 80 points a year, which is what he is doing now, his ceiling is 100-120 points.

He seems to be doing it more consistently, especially when not playing with Tavares, and doing it during the playoffs.

Which would you rather have: a $7M player with a floor of 80 points who performed really well last playoffs, or an $11M player whose ceiling is 80 points and hasn't had a good playoffs since 2016?

 

[notDatsyuk]

Yeah I consider Nylander's line the 2nd line. Kerfoot's gone ice old since being paired with Tavares and the majority of Mikheyev's goals are solo missions with his crazy speed.

A good reason why I'd like to see Nylander playing with Kerfoot and Mikheyev, and not wasting them with Tavares.

 

[ULF_55]

A good reason why I'd like to see Nylander playing with Kerfoot and Mikheyev, and not wasting them with Tavares.

He certainly seems like someone who can play on any line.

22 points in last 20 games.

Tied for 49th. PPG with players who have played 40 games or more.

I think the Tavares-Nylander relationship isn't working as well as some others could.

Engvall might work with him, just need some fine tuning, I think Engvall needs to slow the game down a bit in his mind.

 

[Wendelstache]

Willy natural talent is probably of the top 2% in the league, if he had the same drive as say someone like Kucherov, I think he'd easily be a top 10 player in the league.

 

[SniperOnTheWing]

78 points and 30+ goals is a great season for his cap hit.

 

[Stamkos4life]

He seems to be doing it more consistently, especially when not playing with Tavares, and doing it during the playoffs.

Which would you rather have: a $7M player with a floor of 80 points who performed really well last playoffs, or an $11M player whose ceiling is 80 points and hasn't had a good playoffs since 2016?

Who is this $11 mil player with an 80 point ceiling? Or is this an imaginary player?

 

[Havoc]

78 points and 30+ goals is a great season for his cap hit.

Would be closer to 90 if Tavares didn't lose his finish from jan-feb

 

[Shooter2x]

Would be closer to 90 if Tavares didn't lose his finish from jan-feb

Very generous cutting the cold streak off at February.

From Jan 1 to March 26th he had 7 goals

 

[notDatsyuk]

Who is this $11 mil player with an 80 point ceiling? Or is this an imaginary player?

I guess I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt. Next year his ceiling will be even lower.

 

[Menzinger]

He certainly seems like someone who can play on any line.

22 points in last 20 games.

Tied for 49th. PPG with players who have played 40 games or more.

I think the Tavares-Nylander relationship isn't working as well as some others could.

Engvall might work with him, just need some fine tuning, I think Engvall needs to slow the game down a bit in his mind.

He's definitely at his best when he's with guys who keep up with him in terms of speed

 

[Hoglund4MvP]

Engvall doesn't look good trying to keep up with Nylander. Engvall has developed tunnel vision as well not using his line mates (on that line, not all season). Sounds familiar?

They need to get Nylander someone to play with next season.

 

[saffronleaf]

34g, 80p in 81 games.

atta boy willy

 

[RunItBackAgain]

Couple real nice goals to finish out the season! Keep it going Willy!!! <3

 

[Menzinger]

Career high in points and goals scored. A well deserved end to the season for Nylander

 

[DraftSchmaft]

Said this mid way through the season and it still applies at the end.....his goal highlight reel this season is nothing but snipes. Probably only need one hand to count the boring tap ins.

Willy Styles

 

[saffronleaf]

the persistence and patience he had on the second goal. was a bit matthews-esque

 

[Wendelstache]

34g, 80p in 81 games.

atta boy willy

Would have been in the 90-100p range if JT converted half of the tap in.

 

[Rompane]

I think this guy is underpaid. I will never understand the fuss about his contract in first place.

 

[Frostitute]

I think this guy is underpaid. I will never understand the fuss about his contract in first place.

We definitely have great value on his contract. Before anyone starts to point out contracts that are better, yes they are out there. That being said, again, great value.

 

[Willchel Marlynder]

Looked good to close out the season. We will desperately need playoff Willy if we are to get past the Bolts.

Kinda nervous putting him with JT after they haven't played sustained 5 on 5 together for a while. If they're on the ice for 2 even strength Goals Against on Monday I think you break them up and don't put them back together for the rest of the series. Too much at stake.

 

[JAS 39 Gripen]

Just get rid of him already, he’s just going to be used as the scapegoat for his entire Leafs career anyways, even if he’s the only player showing up to this years playoffs, like last year

 

[ACC1224]

I think this guy is underpaid. I will never understand the fuss about his contract in first place.

The fuss was Dubas caving. I don’t think anyone cares about the value of the contract.

 

[ULF_55]

The fuss was Dubas caving. I don’t think anyone cares about the value of the contract.

Wouldn't that be a weird take since Nylander is the one who made the last ditch overture?

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/william-nylander-contract-1.4930548#:~:text=Nylander%20and%20Maple%20Leafs%20general,spare%2C%20officially%20ending%20the%20impasse.

Although the two sides had been in regular contact, things didn't get moving until the 11th hour when Nylander called Dubas to get a deal done.

 

[saffronleaf]

I was hoping he'd give it to Nylander too!!

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