William Nylander

Him sitting out makes no sense to me.  None.  There's really only one way to solidify a contract like his and that's with comparables.  So take a look at his numbers and what do they tell you?  Two 60 pt seasons.  That's it.  So if we take a look at David Pastrnak, who had 70 pts last season and was a 1st overall pick as well.  He signs EASILY with the Bruins for $6.7 mil for 5 yrs.  No fanfare.  No issues.  No problems.  So why would Nylander's agent be asking for $8-$8.5 year?  Is Nylander worth $2,000,000 more than an offensive beast like Pastrnak? ON WHAT BASIS?  Is his agent Lewis Gross crazy?  I don't think so.  How would it go over on your boss if you approached them and asked for a major salary increase for something you might do but have never done?  You wouldn't because that would make no sense.  You would approach ownership once you achieved those goals and then ask for that increase, correct?  This alleged standoff doesn't pass the smell test for me.  Everyone just quirps that its just a contract squabble and nothing more.  Well now there is talk of the Leafs trading their 1st overall pick for a defenceman.  Oh really now.  If Nylander re-signs with the Leafs, how much more offence would they generate?  an additional 20 goals and 40 assists would have them probably break every nhl record on offense.  Not everyone would like to see that.  Especially a good friend of mine that runs his league.  I will leave it at that.  For any naysayers, how does this make any sense to you and explain it to me.  PS They wont need a defenceman as they would just crush the other team 8-5. Edmonton Oilers style circa 1985

agreed. also this early into his career he shouldn't be worrying about a long term contract and just sign a bridge. if you get traded you get traded, you'll still get paid as long as you keep your game up. he probably would of put up 70-80 pts easy if he played this full season, being on a wing with matthews and all.

Hey Willy, gary has arranged your visa and will be personally greeting you at the Carolina airport.  Word on the street is that you've been traded for a defenceman no one has ever heard of. Adam Arson, who is Adam Larsson's cousin and Burger King coupons were thrown in to sweeten the deal. 

If Nylander signs for $8.5, he would be the highest paid player on the San Jose Sharks, Detroit Red Wings, St Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets, Vegas Golden Knights, Ottawa Senators, Arizona Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Colorado Avalanche, New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricane.  I can hardly type im laughing so hard.  More than Tarasenko and Nathan McKinnon?  Nevermind the WWE !!  Subscribe to the gary network if you want to be entertained as I am.