Player Discussion William Nylander

[notDatsyuk]

Nylander had 7 shots on goal, His fellow winger 5. I would keep that line for a while.

I liked Holmberg with them in the third.

Maybe our second line going forward?

Knies-Matty-Domi
McMann-Holmberg-Willy
Patches-JT-Mitch

 

[notDatsyuk]

Provided the 2-on-1 for the first goal, scored the tying goal, drew the penalty for the winning goal, 7 shots and several setups, and may have saved a goal or two.

Not a bad game at all.

 

[sunstersun]

Provided the 2-on1 for the first goal, scored the tying goal, drew the penalty for the winning goal, 7 shots and several setups, and may have saved a goal or two.

Not a bad game at all.

What I like about it is even if the points aren't there it's the domination of play that will lead to racking em up. Even if he doesn't, it's contributing majorly.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Big Saturday night game and Willy takes over. He loves the spotlight and thrives under it. Best of the core imo

 

[thusk]

It has been shown that quality of linemates (including defence) has a greater impact than quality of opponents.

Of course, between home and away line matching, changing on the fly, icing, and different styles (not every coach line matches the same way), the idea of 'playing against lesser opposition' is not the constant that some would have you believe.

Nylander is the same than Kessel, quality 9f teammate don't really change anything. Nylander is not beter or more dangerous when he's playing exemple with Matthews or doesn't make him better...

The same way kessel was not a better player playing with crosby or Malkin than he was playing with HBk line or with Bozak/JVR.

But when Nylander playing like yesterday with high level of commitment.. He's a hell of a player and will make team happen whatever with who hes playing

 

[ULF_55]

Nylander is the same than Kessel, quality 9f teammate don't really change anything. Nylander is not beter or more dangerous when he's playing exemple with Matthews or doesn't make him better...

The same way kessel was not a better player playing with crosby or Malkin than he was playing with HBk line or with Bozak/JVR.

But when Nylander playing like yesterday with high level of commitment.. He's a hell of a player and will make team happen whatever with who hes playing

McMann skates very well for a big man, he's physical and has some nice hands.

I think McMann would be / is a good linemate for Nylander, maybe better than Knies who is still learning how good he can be and looks to defer to others.

Nylander can outskate some linemates, and that inhibits one of his better attributes making plays at speed.

 

[ZEBROA]

Nylander is the same than Kessel, quality 9f teammate don't really change anything. Nylander is not beter or more dangerous when he's playing exemple with Matthews or doesn't make him better...

The same way kessel was not a better player playing with crosby or Malkin than he was playing with HBk line or with Bozak/JVR.

But when Nylander playing like yesterday with high level of commitment.. He's a hell of a player and will make team happen whatever with who hes playing

Matthews is a sniper and not best style for Nylander. But if Nylander had Marner as a winger för 500+ games he would probaly have more points.

 

[ToneDog]

Matthews is a sniper and not best style for Nylander. But if Nylander had Marner as a winger för 500+ games he would probaly have more points.

Willie needs a speedy, skilled C who can pass him the puck and score goals.

 

[arso40]

Willie needs a speedy, skilled C who can pass him the puck and score goals.

Bingo

 

[notDatsyuk]

Nylander is the same than Kessel, quality 9f teammate don't really change anything. Nylander is not beter or more dangerous when he's playing exemple with Matthews or doesn't make him better...

The same way kessel was not a better player playing with crosby or Malkin than he was playing with HBk line or with Bozak/JVR.

But when Nylander playing like yesterday with high level of commitment.. He's a hell of a player and will make team happen whatever with who hes playing

He doesn't need good linemates to produce, the way someone like Marner does, but he does better with certain types of linemates, and helps them to produce.

That's been more noticeable this year, with the number of setups of linemates that haven't resulted in assists.