The Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander have been steadily progressing on a fresh contract. Until now, details have been largely under wraps, but recent leaks suggest that the two sides are nearing an agreement on a new deal. Today, on FAN590, Nick Kypreos, a former NHL player now serving as an NHL insider, shared insights he has gathered about the situation.
Nylander, currently equal with Connor McDavid in fifth place for NHL scoring, might find an 11+ million dollar contract excessive, especially since he hasn't reached 100 career points yet. Such a deal would rank him just behind NHL stars like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon, Artemi Panarin, and Erik Karlsson in earnings, matching his close friend David Pastrnak.
This scenario could lead to significant salary cap challenges for the Maple Leafs next year, as they would need to accommodate salary increases for both Auston Matthews and William Nylander. Additionally, John Tavares and Mitch Marner are already under contract for the following year. This move suggests a commitment to a core group that has yet to achieve notable success together, indicating that the Maple Leafs might not have taken lessons from past experiences.
