Did Babcock Throw Nylander to the Wolves? The Old Prof | December 7, 2018 Heading into Thursday night’s game against the now 13-12-4 Detroit Red Wings, Toronto was on a five-game winning streak and had the second-best record in the NHL, chasing only the…
Nylander to Make Season Debut With Matthews and Marleau The Canadian Press | December 6, 2018 TORONTO — Mike Babcock mused about potential line combinations moments after the Maple Leafs signed star centre John Tavares in free agency on July 1. Toronto’s head coach will finally put the plan he envisioned into action Thursday against the De…
Maple Leafs: Nylander & Dubas Relieved The Canadian Press | December 3, 2018 TORONTO — If William Nylander ever decides to give up his hockey career he might consider a move to Las Vegas. “I haven’t played that much poker but maybe I should give it a try,” said Nylander with a laugh on Monday night, two days after the…
NHL Rumors: Gardiner, Simmonds, McAvoy, More Jim Parsons | December 2, 2018 In today’s rumor rundown, William Nylander’s deal is having reaching effects in both Toronto and for other teams in the NHL. Another forward in Philly is salivating at Nylander’s extension…
Maple Leafs Pumped for Nylander’s Return The Canadian Press | December 2, 2018 Some of William Nylander’s teammates arrived at the arena early before their Saturday night game against the Minnesota Wild, eagerly anticipating news of a contract extension that would bring the star forward back to the Toront…
Nylander Deal: Maple Leafs Cave or Maple Leafs’ Bucket List The Old Prof | December 2, 2018 There is news, Toronto Maple Leafs’ fans. For good or bad, the drama is over. William Nylander and the Maple Leafs finally ended a long stalemate before the 5 p.m.…
William Nylander Finally Signs With Toronto Maple Leafs Jim Parsons | December 1, 2018 After months of speculation, the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally made a decision when it comes to forward William Nylander. A talented scorer who’d posted back-to-back 61-point seasons for the Leafs,…
NHL Rumors: Nylander Decision Day, Murray, Karlsson, More Jim Parsons | December 1, 2018 In today’s rumor rundown, it’s “decision day” for William Nylander and, really, his decision comes down to two viable options. Meanwhile, another NHL star who will need a new contract…
Off the Crossbar: Nylander Saga Finally Gets Some Media Coverage Jeff Seide | December 1, 2018 The end of the William Nylander saga is near. It’s crunch time for mainstream media outlets, especially TSN, the Toronto Star and Toronto Sun to begin their initial coverage of…
Nylander Contract Dispute Nearing the End Will Billinghurst | November 30, 2018 We were all worried about how this contract negotiation would go, but were reassured by Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas: “We can and we will”. At the time it…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs’ Nylander, Matthews, Marner All Connected Jim Parsons | November 30, 2018 In today’s rumor rundown, a connection exists between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs as the deadline to sign William Nylander approaches. That said, the bigger news seems…
Babcock on Nylander ‘We think he’s going to be a career Leaf’ The Canadian Press | November 29, 2018 Toronto head coach Mike Babcock remains confident William Nylander and the Maple Leafs have a future together. Whether or not that’s actually the case will become clear before the team takes the ice Saturday night. Babcock has&…
