John Tavares Has high praise for Maple Leafs Star forward
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a very busy summer, with the highlight being the extension of superstar Auston Matthews, and now, they've got just one thing left to do, and that's deal with the contract situation of William Nylander.
A rising star
Nylander has long been seen as a key piece of this organization, and after a career year in 2022-23, he made it clear that he's just as important as anyone in the Maple Leafs core four.
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Last year, Nylander played in all 82 games while posting a career high in goals (40) and points (87), and now, his contract situation could be the key to the success of this franchise going forward.
Built for Toronto
While there's been contradicting stories about his future in Toronto, it's becoming clear that his teammates love him and want him to return, the most notable of which is captain John Tavares.
I really think he's built to play in Toronto. We love him here.
We appear to be no closer to a resolution to the situation, with trade rumours and extension rumours flying everywhere, but for now, it appears his teammates want him back in Toronto, which could play a major role in his decision.
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21 SEPTEMBRE | 156 ANSWERS John Tavares Has high praise for Maple Leafs Star forward Will Nylander extend with the Maple Leafs or move on? | ||
| Extend | 91 | 58.3 % |
| Leave | 65 | 41.7 % |
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