Craig Berube on what he’s learned from coaching William Nylander: ‘Just leave him alone’

William Nylander has six goals and 13 points in eight playoff games so far. He’s second in scoring league-wide behind only Mikko Rantanen, who has 15, and he’s not going to stop until there are no doubters left. Or, rather, when the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup. Some fans questioned whether Nylander would … Read more

Dallas Eakins raves about Berube, Nylander, & Toronto’s postseason growth: Leafs Morning Take

Dallas Eakins raves about Berube, Nylander, & Toronto’s postseason growth: Leafs Morning Take

That’s how you take care of business on home ice. Mitch Marner scored the game winner as the Leafs edged the Panthers 4-3 to grab a 2-0 series lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Unbelievably, this is the first time in 21 years that the Leafs have won six games in … Read more

Nylander, Matthews put their stamp on Battle of Ontario as Leafs’ Core Four eliminate Senators

Nylander, Matthews put their stamp on Battle of Ontario as Leafs’ Core Four eliminate Senators

Facing the untenable proposition of squandering a 3-0 series lead, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ vaunted Core Four understood the assignment and delivered the signature performance that was asked of them. William Nylander, on his 29th birthday, perhaps understood this task better than anyone. It was Nylander who delivered the edict ‘good teams find their way … Read more

Berube says Leafs played ‘extremely well’ in Game 4, expects response, very impressed with Knies, Nylander

Berube says Leafs played ‘extremely well’ in Game 4, expects response, very impressed with Knies, Nylander Photo credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images By Arun Srinivasan Apr 27, 2025, 12:50 EDT Comments Editorials News Leafs practice notes: Max Pacioretty remains in lineup for Game 4 vs. Senators Jake Sanderson may be winning his minutes, but the Senators are … Read more

Nylander believes Leafs need to simplify their game while struggling all over the ice

William Nylander was one of the few Toronto Maple Leafs who could be exempt from criticism during Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, but he took accountability post-game. Nylander scored the game’s opening goal, was constantly creating chances for his linemates, featuring on the third line alongside Scott Laughton and Calle Jarnkrok through the … Read more

Tanev day-to-day, Nylander, Pacioretty could play Friday vs. Rangers

Tanev day-to-day, Nylander, Pacioretty could play Friday vs. Rangers

Leafs Practice Notes: Tanev day-to-day, Nylander, Pacioretty could play Friday vs. Rangers Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images By Dylan Nazareth 14 hours ago Comments News Leafs Practice Notes: Tanev day-to-day, Nylander, Pacioretty could play Friday vs. Rangers Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner praise Chris Tanev following injury vs. Bruins ‘He’s very close’: Berube provides update on Jarnkrok’s … Read more

William Nylander analyzes what’s gone wrong for Team Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off

William Nylander was arguably Sweden’s best forward during Saturday’s 4-3 loss to Finland and with his team on the verge of elimination from the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ winger analyzed what’s gone wrong through two games. “We are playing too much on the outside,” Nylander said post-game. “I think we have to … Read more

Sweden head coach Sam Hallam on William Nylander: ‘He has one more step in him, definitely’

Sweden head coach Sam Hallam on William Nylander: ‘He has one more step in him, definitely’

William Nylander is arguably the most explosive scorer at the 4 Nations Face-Off and his countrymen are expecting the Toronto Maple Leafs star to take his game to another level. Nylander and Team Sweden lost 4-3 to Team Canada in an overtime thriller, where fellow Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner notched the game-winner off a … Read more

Victor Hedman on what stands out about William Nylander: ‘He is a difference maker’

Victor Hedman on what stands out about William Nylander:  ‘He is a difference maker’

Going into the 4 Nations Face-Off, Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is considered Sweden’s MVP and one who can make the biggest impact. Being paired up on a line with Mika Zibanejad and Rickard Rakell, who are expected to account for a good chunk of their offence, Nylander is in a prime position to … Read more

Nylander lining up with Zibanejad, Rakell on Team Sweden at practice

Nylander lining up with Zibanejad, Rakell on Team Sweden at practice

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander participated in his first practice with Team Sweden for the 4 Nations Face-Off, skating on a line with Mika Zibanejad and Rickard Rakell. SWEDEN Nylander-Zibanejad-RakellKempe-Pettersson-ForsbergBratt-Eriksson Ek-RaymondNyquist-Lindholm-ArvidssonCarlsson Hedman-BrodinEkholm-KarlssonDahlin-AnderssonForsling is sick today and not practising — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 10, 2025 This should have the makings of a quality line … Read more