One Major Obstacle Revealed In The William Nylander Extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs have already paid three of their four big stars, and if reports are anything to go by, the final piece is about to fall into place in the form of William Nylander.
William Nylander may soon extend with the Toronto Maple Leafs
After a stellar start to the 2023-24 season, it appears to be just a matter of time until forward William Nylander is locked up by the Maple Leafs, and the deal is going to be HUGE.
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According to reports, the expectation is that he signs for eight-years and over $11 million annually, and while the Leafs would like the deal to be a little cheaper, it's safe to say he's in the right place at the right time for a deal like this.
Major obstacle to an extension with their home grown star
Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman recently gave an update on the situation, and while it's still positive, no one is guaranteed anything until he signs on the dotted line.
"Obviously, everyone's being very careful. No one wants to say the wrong thing." - Friedman on the evolving William Nylander situation
One intriguing factor in the negotiations is Michael Nylander, William's father and former NHLer, who is reportedly a tough negotiator, and with so much money involved, there's many areas that need to be ticked off before a deal is done.
"This is a unique negotiation because of Michael Nylander. Honestly, I feel gross writing it because I hate bringing up family when it comes to this stuff. But it is a factor and why everyone is so careful in discussing where things stand. He plays a major role in these conversations and William is very loyal, as you would expect.
Again, the key principals are not talking, but there's definitely feeling this will get done fast if there are four important yesses: team, player, agent and family." - Friedman confirms Michael Nylander's involvement in his son's negotiations
Again, the key principals are not talking, but there's definitely feeling this will get done fast if there are four important yesses: team, player, agent and family." - Friedman confirms Michael Nylander's involvement in his son's negotiations
As of right now, most expect the deal to be done ahead of the trade deadline barring something drastic changing, which would be a disaster for the Maple Leafs.
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