Insider Gives an Update On The Current Nylander Contract Situation
William Nylander's contractual developments have grabbed significant attention in the hockey world. Many experts weighed in on the matter.
Insider Weighs In
As William Nylander is on the verge of his contract's final year, the expectation of a hefty salary bump is in the air.
Insider Chris Johnson shared his perspective:
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"Eerily quiet [on the Nylander contract front]. And I do believe that September is a big month. Like, I have to believe there's going to be another attempt here to sign William Nylander, to remove that question, that storyline, just the uncertainty that comes with a situation like that, even before the season gets going.
You know, that was a big factor in Auston Matthews signing the deal he did when he did, right at the end of August. You know, I think that he understood, you know, first of all, he understands how big this year is. Every year now in Toronto, we'll be calling a big season as long as this team still has the hopes it does and that sort of core it does.
He didn't want that to flood into training camp and potentially impact the vibes, I guess you'll say, as the team gets back together. So, you know, I'm not saying that as any way to put pressure on William Nylander, but I think that there will be an opportunity here, maybe, to see if they can get something done. It doesn't guarantee it's going to happen."
You know, that was a big factor in Auston Matthews signing the deal he did when he did, right at the end of August. You know, I think that he understood, you know, first of all, he understands how big this year is. Every year now in Toronto, we'll be calling a big season as long as this team still has the hopes it does and that sort of core it does.
He didn't want that to flood into training camp and potentially impact the vibes, I guess you'll say, as the team gets back together. So, you know, I'm not saying that as any way to put pressure on William Nylander, but I think that there will be an opportunity here, maybe, to see if they can get something done. It doesn't guarantee it's going to happen."
Nylander's Next Deal
Though the specifics of Nylander's next contract remain uncertain, it's evident he's looking for a substantial raise. The Leafs have consistently expressed their intent to keep Nylander on the long run. However, a longer commitment often translates to a bigger paycheck.
Rumours suggest that Nylander is looking for $10M and the Leafs don't seem to be willing to pay his that much. But if he plays well next season and shows he deserves that kind of money, they might consider paying him what he wants.
Do you think Nylander deserves $10M AAV?
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