01 Dec 2018 02:45:49
William Nylander will not be signed and will sit out this season. You heard it here first. Toronto will trade his rights in the off-season.


1.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 03:45:41
They are rapidly running out of time. The impasse appears to be insurmountable. I’ve always liked Nylander until now. I feel this was a childish move motivated entirely by greed and individualism. Not a team player at all. He has been a distraction to the organization. Leafs can still trade him before trade deadline. And that just might happen. My thought is we unload him on a non-contender for a first and prospects/ players. Since Nylander can’t contribute to the team’s success this year, we hope the receiving team tanks and that 1st becomes a lottery pick.


2.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 05:47:04
Its really not much of a suprise if he doesn't sign. if ya woulda made this statement, maybe early November. woulda been more of a discussion.


3.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 12:36:02
Are they really just going to let him sit all season? An asset like that sitting out an entire season is huge.


4.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 14:51:31
I’ve said all along I believe he signs and I still do. I always assumed a 6 year deal, I’m thinking they will announce a shorter term today. I don’t believe he sits the year, but maintain what I’ve said all along which is IF they don’t get him signed, I’d much rather him sit the year than get fleeced in a deal at the last minute. Trade him at the draft when you know where everyone is picking and 30 teams could potentially get involved instead of 3 or 4.


5.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 14:57:06
letting him sit is better than over paying him.

hes not an 8 million dollar player, period. he's done nothing to prove he's even as good as pasta (which he isnt) he doesn't deserve more money than pasta.

im pretty sure its his dad whos telling him not to sign.

bugs me because if he really does think he's an 8 milion dollar player, then sign the bridge and bet on yourself.


6.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 16:33:47
Ovie. He is the same player as Pasta was at the time of him signing his contract. Numbers all similar thru the 1st 180 games. Yes Nylander got to play with Matthews, but Pasta got to play with Marchand and Bergeron.


7.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 16:53:35
Bob McKenzie has been active on it this morning and says trade is a real long shot, bridge makes most sense for Nylander but says he believes Nylander won’t ealk away from $40+ mill and will sign today or sit the season. Nylander stil won’t have arbitration rights for another 2 accrued seasons of he let's today’s deadline pass. He has so little leverage it’s crazy it’s gone this long. In Bob we trust.


8.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 17:18:58
I think it's kinda sad a highly skilled young player may miss a season in hockey's greatest league. seems like a waste.

Is he able to sign with lower leagues? Over in Europe, Is he kinda owned by he NHL as well.?


9.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 17:52:47
Yes he can sign anywhere he’s not under contract.


10.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 18:29:40
Ya. thanks VB, I kinda had a brain fart. I shoulda known that.


11.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 18:35:46
Toronto just owns his NHL rights, correct? So he could go play in Europe if he wanted to or does he also need Torontos permission for be loaned out?

This hold out is the longest of its kind in the CBA era.


12.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 20:46:23
He can play in Europe if he wants. However earopean league play will never count as an accrued seasons even though the CBa says ‘pro seasons’ to meats arbitration rights and UFA.


13.) 01 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 22:08:30
Well DakeGa, you heard it here first: you were wrong.


14.) 02 Dec 2018
01 Dec 2018 23:39:52
Haha, that was more possible of happening than every trade rumor posted on here. Sparked some debate however. Looks like he is a Maple Leaf for this year as they push for a cup run with his front loaded contract. This is going to be the way of the future for signing players.