Player Discussion William Nylander

[arso40]

In the last 2+ seasons, among forwards, Willy is 10th in goals, 20th in assists, 11th in points, 15th in ppg, 5th in ES goals, 15th in ES pts, 22nd in PP goals, 14th in PP pts, 7th in OT goals, 14th in gwg, and 6th in shots.

Among just RWs, in only PP goals (1 shy of tied for 4th) is he worse than 5th.

Most of his ES time has been played on tge second line, with a good but not great C and a variety of average at best LWs.

He produces in spite of linemates at times that’s what makes him and marner a good dynamic I haven’t seen a top 6 winger that couldn’t play with either of them just pay Mitch properly

 

[Racer88]

Seems the old guard never thought an assist was worth it. I actually wouldn't be opposed to an award. I mean, they are important.

Goals are where it’s at. It’s a lot harder to actually put it in the net then to get 1 of 2 assist per goal

 

[Sundinisagod]

He’s living up to his contract.

Treliving was wise to meet his contract demands.

He will get 50 this year and save the best for post season.

Agree with others should have an A by now.

Still improving, will age like a fine wine.

If Marner wants 13m, Nylander is a much better value at 11.5

Yes I’m biased, favourite Leaf since Sundin.

 

[BraveCanadian]

I thought AI bullshit at first but they seem to be regular season + playoffs.

Ahhh.. I didn't even think of combining regular season and playoffs.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Regular season warriors but they have never competed like Sittler, Salming, McDonald, Sundin, Clarke, Gilmour, and Roberts in the playoffs. Playoff warriors.

That's arguable. The Sittler-McDonald-Salming Leafs only won one best-of-7 in six years, and were swept four times.

 

[Rocker13]

He’s living up to his contract.

Treliving was wise to meet his contract demands.

He will get 50 this year and save the best for post season.

Agree with others should have an A by now.

Still improving, will age like a fine wine.

If Marner wants 13m, Nylander is a much better value at 11.5

Yes I’m biased, favourite Leaf since Sundiin.

He's been by far my favourite since Mats as well. Grabovski was a so so fill in for a bit.

 

[Hallonbroder]

Meh. I still kinda hope that he gets to be “the guy” or at least “one of the guys” on another team someday, a team that can win.

Feels like he’s been taking so much s*** from Toronto, its fans and media.

I remember that huge banner that the Leafs put up outside the arena 1-2 years ago on which he was not on, but the rest of the core and the likes of Holl were. He’s being shuffled around the lines, different positions, and have never really had a true linemate. He’s been taking this fairly well though, but he does not have a letter, and soon Marner gonna be paid more than him again.

Meh. Would be cool seeing him get to shine a bit