imo..The Leafs want Nylander in the lineup, they are pushing for a cup this season. So that is some leverage for sure.
- senstroll

It is surprising that there hasn’t been definite numbers leaked for either side. I think in someways that’s a good thing....

Every year he sits out adds a year to his rfa.?
- bobbyisno1

Only the first year.

Simple rule:

You get to be a UFA when you have 7 years in the league or hit the age of 27.

If Willie plays this year, he's on schedule to gain UFA status (provided, of course, he isn't locked up with a contract) at the age of 26, because he'll have 7 years of NHL.

If he sits this year and plays next year, he's on schedule to hit 7 years/27 at the same time.

imo..The Leafs want Nylander in the lineup, they are pushing for a cup this season. So that is some leverage for sure.
- senstroll

And Nylander wants to get paid to play hockey in the NHL. The Leafs leverage far outweighs the Nylander camp.

This is not the only year they're going to want to try to win a cup. Make a sound business decision and things will fall in line.

Have you heard of that Kapanen guy?

He's helping alleviate the pain.
- Garnie

also the Leafs winning takes some pressure off.

There is no doubt the Leafs are a better team with him in the Lineup.

I think its a specific age or number of years since ELC
- Drapz

Can't be, team still has to have some rights.
Kovalchuck came back and Jersey still owned his rights.

Can't be, team still has to have some rights.
Kovalchuck came back and Jersey still owned his rights.
- bobbyisno1

But he also signed a contract, Nylander is not bound to a contract at the moment.

Only the first year.

Simple rule:

You get to be a UFA when you have 7 years in the league or hit the age of 27.

If Willie plays this year, he's on schedule to gain UFA status (provided, of course, he isn't locked up with a contract) at the age of 26, because he'll have 7 years of NHL.

If he sits this year and plays next year, he's on schedule to hit 7 years/27 at the same time.
- Atomic Wedgie

Alrighty then, trade him.

And Nylander wants to get paid to play hockey in the NHL. The Leafs leverage far outweighs the Nylander camp.

This is not the only year they're going to want to try to win a cup. Make a sound business decision and things will fall in line.
- MrBen

you said no leverage, thats all I am commenting on. Not the exact percentages you think each side has.

On an unrelated topic, does anyone give two poops about this Tiger vs. Phil thingy that is going down on Friday?

Apparently it's $19.99

If it was free and I was in front of a TV, I suppose I would watch it, but I can't say I would go out of my way to see it - and I sure as hell wouldn't pay a dime for the privilege.
- Atomic Wedgie

No.
Fack golf
Fack tiger...so sick of hearing about him.

you said no leverage, thats all I am commenting on. Not the exact percentages you think each side has.
- senstroll

Understood but I still feel there's zero leverage. It's a "wants" vs. "needs" situation. The Leafs would like to have Nylander in the lineup but they're 1st in the East while missing their best player as it is.

Nylander needs to play in the NHL and the Leafs control that entire scenario.

also the Leafs winning takes some pressure off.

There is no doubt the Leafs are a better team with him in the Lineup.
- senstroll

Seriously. Every game I watch I sit there and think; "well Marner and Tavares just went out there and shredded that line... could you imagine if that team now had to figure out what to do because Matthews and Nylander just jumped over the boards"

It is surprising that there hasn’t been definite numbers leaked for either side. I think in someways that’s a good thing....
- bryant

Dubas taking some of the Lou teachings to heart?

I think a wee bit of your Leaf fanboyism is clouding your perception of Willy.
This is a contract negotiation
This is Willy's agent (and maybe an over controlling Dad?) using what little leverage they have to get the best deal for a 21 year olds future.

It's easy for us to sit back and say take less for the team! Or Willy is a sourpuss, what's the difference between 6 and 7 million?
The difference is 1 million bucks.
That about 20 years salary for untalented hacks like us.

If you were one of the top employees at your work place, one of the best 200 in the world at your job, would you take less so your buddies (hired after you) could make more?

I doubt it.

Dont let you fanboyism cloud your reporting.

That's poopty journalism.

This situation was inevitable and will sort itself out.
- ÄngryMëtälHämstërër

Nylander has zero leverage.

I think GMs have started to stumble negotiating with these 20 year olds and this is the backlash of it.

Seriously. Every game I watch I sit there and think; "well Marner and Tavares just went out there and shredded that line... could you imagine if that team now had to figure out what to do because Matthews and Nylander just jumped over the boards"
- markmark

How much different is it than Matthews and Kap jumping over the boards?

How much different is it than Matthews and Kap jumping over the boards?
- bixll

I'm just here wondering if the effect is the same if they go through the door.

How much different is it than Matthews and Kap jumping over the boards?
- bixll

I should have said "watching games since both Matthews and Nylander have been out of the lineup"

I'm just here wondering if the effect is the same if they go through the door.
- Scabeh

Far more intimidating jumping over the boards.

Far more intimidating jumping over the boards.
- bixll

Foot-knives at chest level? No thanks.

I should have said "watching games since both Matthews and Nylander have been out of the lineup"
- markmark

still scares the other teams.

Kypreos suggested David savard and Josh Anderson for nylander kind of says all you need to know about kipper.

Apple orchard seems too weird of a nickname. Just call him magic.
- mykokes

Kypreos thinks Nylander's value is ziltch. He is wrong.

Foot-knives at chest level? No thanks.
- markmark

See,,,, Far more intimidating.

also the Leafs winning takes some pressure off.

There is no doubt the Leafs are a better team with him in the Lineup.
- senstroll

As long he doesn't cost us another piece.

See,,,, Far more intimidating.
- bixll

I have a teamate who keeps jumping over the boards in a way that if you're standing next to him, you fear for your life every time.

Because his skates pass right by your (frank)ing face.

Very intimidating.

See,,,, Far more intimidating.
- bixll

No.
Fack golf
Fack tiger...so sick of hearing about him.
- Fakepartofme

Tiger Williams?