Craig Button lists Ekblad, Rust, & William Karlsson as players the Leafs should target: Leafs Morning Take

Craig Button lists Ekblad, Rust, & William Karlsson as players the Leafs should target: Leafs Morning Take

The Stanley Cup Final is now down to a best-of-3. What a game, what a finish. Yet again, it was Leon Draisaitl potting the OT winner as Edmonton stormed back from a 3-0 deficit to top Florida 5-4 in Game 4 to even the series up at two games apiece. It’s absolutely sickening to see … Read more

William Nylander continued to ascend in first season since contract extension

William Nylander continued to ascend in first season since contract extension

The theme of William Nylander’s career with the Toronto Maple Leafs to date has been ‘go ahead, doubt me and see what happens’. It was a dramatic affair when the Leafs signed Nylander to a six-year contract back in 2018-19. The two sides didn’t come to an agreement until December 1, 2018, resulting in Nylander … Read more

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

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

William Nylander’s superior playmaking isn’t enough as Sweden falls in OT to Finland

William Nylander’s superior playmaking isn’t enough as Sweden falls in OT to Finland

William Nylander responded with a bounce-back game, but it wasn’t enough to get Team Sweden over the finish line, losing 4-3 in overtime to Team Finland on Saturday. Nylander recorded an assist in 21:34 of ice-time, the most playing time among any forward in Saturday’s game. He was zipping around the ice and constantly creating … 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

William Nylander praises Leafs fans for throwing hats on the ice in Calgary: ‘Best in the world’

William Nylander praises Leafs fans for throwing hats on the ice in Calgary: ‘Best in the world’ Photo credit: © Sergei Belski-Imagn Images By Alex Hobson 8 minutes ago Comments News William Nylander praises Leafs fans for throwing hats on the ice in Calgary: ‘Best in the world’ Why the Leafs’ next defensive call-up should be … Read more