Player Discussion William Nylander

[Gabriel426]

Like this game today. Kind of did everything right, and forced the Pens to make mistakes.

 

[notDatsyuk]

First two games he was figure skating, trying to dangle outside.

Goes to the net and gets a goal, that's what he has to do.

First two games he was waiting for JT. Today he wasn't.

 

[thewave]

First two games he was waiting for JT. Today he wasn't.

Absent JT is an upgrade. the guy went off the cliff. Maybe third line stint on a wing or something. Extending should be out of the question.

In today's game linemates need relatively compatible footspeed.

 

[34]

If Nylander wants to be the best player on the ice, all he has to do is make the decision to be.

Yes, Willy is that skilled. Incredible player.

 

[Shooter2x]

Had the game on while some family was over that knows nothing about hockey or any of the players

They all left my house with #88 as their favorite player.

 

[rumman]

Last year he had something to play for. He got his bag/life time contract. Always been a Willy fan, but the man will have to find ways to motivate himself these next 8 years.

Sadly he’s his father’s son………

Is he sulking because he can’t play C, or is he in semi-retirement?

It’s easier and less accountable being a winger so I’m sure Styles is fine staying away from the middle………

 

[rumman]

Maybe could add his brother on the wing to get the pot stirring ?

One floating Swede’s enough don’t cha think……..

Nylanders mentality is this-

Ill show up when i want, if coach calls me out, ill retreat further and coach loses his job. Im at 11.5 milly, what is coach at? I have the leverage, end of story

It’ll be interesting how Chief deals with the entitled if or when they mail in the effort that happened too many times for my liking the last few years………

 

[rumman]

He should just do what the coach says and shoot when he gets the puck.

Slow it down so he doesn't outskate his linemates.

Actually, if it is McMann - Holmberg - Nylander might be worth a watch.

Maybe Styles needs to be ran before the game like they do to some racehorses at Woodbine, let him get his ya ya’s out before the game?

Has to be better. I may disown him

He’s got so much to give and yet even when he has a good game we know he’s got so much more to offer, he and Mathews both do this on a regular basis……..

 

[rumman]

Singles.
No one else skating with him.

Mo’s got that covered………

 

[rumman]

Absent JT is an upgrade. the guy went off the cliff. Maybe third line stint on a wing or something. Extending should be out of the question.

In today's game linemates need relatively compatible footspeed.

I’d rather see JT used on the third line where he’d be extremely effective, use Domi in the middle of the second line. It’s a lot of scratch for a third liner, but using him ineffectively is counterproductive imo…….

 

[notDatsyuk]

Sadly he’s his father’s son………

Going from team to team of short term deals?

 

[ACC1224]

Had the game on while some family was over that knows nothing about hockey or any of the players

They all left my house with #88 as their favorite player.

He does seem extremely popular among those with limited knowledge of the game.
Hopefully we get more of last night from him.

 

[PromisedLand]

First two games he was waiting for JT. Today he wasn't.

This!

Tavares really shouldn't be playing in the top6 IMO

 

[Menzinger]

First two games he was waiting for JT. Today he wasn't.

It's not rocket science either - Nylander game thrives on speed, JT needs to slow things down. Water and oil.

 

[Maple Leaf]

This!

Tavares really shouldn't be playing in the top6 IMO

Taares isnt exactly the shutdown or energy guy on the bottom 6 which leaves him as a PP speacilist

 

[PromisedLand]

Taares isnt exactly the shutdown or energy guy on the bottom 6 which leaves him as a PP speacilist

yup and it really sucks! 11 AAV to boot

 

[rumman]

Going from team to team of short term deals?

no, wasting his God given talents...........

yup and it really sucks! 11 AAV to boot

only 79 games to tolerate...........

 

[Felidae]

Last year he had something to play for. He got his bag/life time contract. Always been a Willy fan, but the man will have to find ways to motivate himself these next 8 years.

 

[Nineteen67]

What’s worse spending 11.5 million on a player that doesn’t care enough about the playoffs, or a player that cares, but has been physically incapable of playing in the playoffs?

 

[Jojalu]

What’s worse spending 11.5 million on a player that doesn’t care enough about the playoffs, or a player that cares, but has been physically incapable of playing in the playoffs?

Are you insinuating that Willy doesn't care?

 

[Nineteen67]

Are you insinuating that Willy doesn't care?

I’m not insinuating.

 

[Jojalu]

I’m not insinuating.

Lol. Flat out stating?

 

[thewave]

He needs to wear JTs magic amulets but get JT off his line. Almost everyone here agree that JTee off time is kinda done in the top 6.

 

[arso40]

I’m not insinuating.

Don’t know how you could seriously say that but okay

 

[notDatsyuk]

What’s worse spending 11.5 million on a player that doesn’t care enough about the playoffs, or a player that cares, but has been physically incapable of playing in the playoffs?

I'm not sure who you're referring to.

Is Nylander the player who doesn't care, but still scored 25% of the goals (and was 3rd in blocks/60 among forwards) despite missing three games, or is he the player physically incapable of playing because he missed three games (yet still scored 25% of the goals)?