Lucas Neilson: The Resurgence of William Nylander in Leafs Nation Number 88

Nylander is a very good, young, talented player.

His apprehension to go to areas where he might get hit/hurt (in front of the net and in the corners when receiving a bodycheck ends up being the right play) is the major point he needs to work on to go to that next level.

If he doesn't, won't be the end of the world. Every player has their style and it will work for him at some degree.

He'll keep scoring, just won't be as effective a player as he could be.

60 points this season, give or take.

60 points this season, give or take.
- RafiDRW

i would like to bet the over

Nylander is a very good, young, talented player.

His apprehension to go to areas where he might get hit/hurt (in front of the net and in the corners when receiving a bodycheck ends up being the right play) is the major point he needs to work on to go to that next level.

If he doesn't, won't be the end of the world. Every player has their style and it will work for him at some degree.

He'll keep scoring, just won't be as effective a player as he could be.
- Scabeh

if he drives the net once in a while it will keep the D guessing. they know he's going outside...this will generate more shots, more points = more win! cmon willy! hah!

i would like to bet the over
- senstroll

calling 71 points!

I think you have it wrong. At what the leafs are paying Nylander the expectation should not be a rebound. They have paid him based on future expectations, not past performance. 20 goals, 60 points does not land you a 7 mil contract.
He needs to be a 30 goal, 70+ point guy to earn his paycheck and not be considered a bust player with a boat anchor contract.

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Suck it dreger

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I think you have it wrong. At what the leafs are paying Nylander the expectation should not be a rebound. They have paid him based on future expectations, not past performance. 20 goals, 60 points does not land you a 7 mil contract.
He needs to be a 30 goal, 70+ point guy to earn his paycheck and not be considered a bust player with a boat anchor contract.
- B-Wforever

Don't worry, the Flyers lowered the bar for what's expected of a 7 million dollar player for us

Don't worry, the Flyers lowered the bar for what's expected of a 7 million dollar player for us
- TheMussel

(frank)ing Fletcher.

Nylander is a very good, young, talented player.

His apprehension to go to areas where he might get hit/hurt (in front of the net and in the corners when receiving a bodycheck ends up being the right play) is the major point he needs to work on to go to that next level.

If he doesn't, won't be the end of the world. Every player has their style and it will work for him at some degree.

He'll keep scoring, just won't be as effective a player as he could be.
- Scabeh

He’s kind of like a Phil kessel in the corners. Nylander tries to take the puck using skill instead of the body.

Phil has seemed to do ok without playing the body either. Nylander has a great shot like Phil but he needs to hit the net more.

He’s kind of like a Phil kessel in the corners. Nylander tries to take the puck using skill instead of the body.

Phil has seemed to do ok without playing the body either. Nylander has a great shot like Phil but he needs to hit the net more.
- bryant

Kessel has a better shot. Willy is just so handsome though the goalie could get distracted for a moment. Who could blame him.

Kessel has a better shot. Willy is just so handsome though the goalie could get distracted for a moment. Who could blame him.
- BetterCallSaul

Willy just needs to work on his Buffalo Bill routine a bit more

i would like to bet the over
- senstroll

Could be.

I think you have it wrong. At what the leafs are paying Nylander the expectation should not be a rebound. They have paid him based on future expectations, not past performance. 20 goals, 60 points does not land you a 7 mil contract.
He needs to be a 30 goal, 70+ point guy to earn his paycheck and not be considered a bust player with a boat anchor contract.
- B-Wforever

getting 70+ points mostly depends on PP time.
to date Nylander has been a very good 5v5 point producer. Also he probably wont score 30 goals. So far he gets around 200 shots a season @ 10% shooting. so maybe 20 goals.

Now if he went on a sh% bender he may hit 30, but he is a playmaker and imo should be stuck to Matthews all season (like Marner/Tavares) ..then there is nothing to worry about

Could be.
- RafiDRW

if anyone wants to make a $$ bet, speak up

Kessel has a better shot. Willy is just so handsome though the goalie could get distracted for a moment. Who could blame him.
- BetterCallSaul

But when goalies look at Kessel they turn to stone.

getting 70+ points mostly depends on PP time.
to date Nylander has been a very good 5v5 point producer. Also he probably wont score 30 goals. So far he gets around 200 shots a season @ 10% shooting. so maybe 20 goals.

Now if he went on a sh% bender he may hit 30, but he is a playmaker and imo should be stuck to Matthews all season (like Marner/Tavares) ..then there is nothing to worry about
- senstroll

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.

Nylander will be right with Marner in points this year.

But I agree with the PP time...but I think Barrie is going to help and the PP will be changed up this year.

if anyone wants to make a $$ bet, speak up
- senstroll

The only way I don’t see him getting 60+ points is if he’s injured for more than 10 games.

Apparently Kadri and Barrie are renting out each others houses

That's awesome

getting 70+ points mostly depends on PP time.
to date Nylander has been a very good 5v5 point producer. Also he probably wont score 30 goals. So far he gets around 200 shots a season @ 10% shooting. so maybe 20 goals.

Now if he went on a sh% bender he may hit 30, but he is a playmaker and imo should be stuck to Matthews all season (like Marner/Tavares) ..then there is nothing to worry about
- senstroll

I'm not saying he is going to get to 30/70. I'm saying that's what he needs to do to justify his stupid contract. I think the bud is off the rose for all three wonder kids this year, and they better be prepared for some harsh criticism as they will be judged on their ability to produce as top paid players in the league. Contracts they never should have received and can't possibly live up to. (assuming Marner gets what is rumored of course)

He’s kind of like a Phil kessel in the corners. Nylander tries to take the puck using skill instead of the body.

Phil has seemed to do ok without playing the body either. Nylander has a great shot like Phil but he needs to hit the net more.
- bryant

It’d funny because Willie comes up with the puck in the corners more than most of the team.

And he drives the net a (frank) ton more than Kapanen does...who some think can replace Willie.

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Suck it dreger
- Tumbleweed

You’re asking a lot of Willie, but I too wish he’d head for the post rather then curl and wait for Pha9 to tee 1 up