Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (mailbag) The Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander’s camp continue to work on a long-term deal, but believes a short-term deal is in the best interest of both sides.
His trade value depends on the size of contract – under $7 million is more valuable than a deal at over $7 million a season.
As of this point that Maple Leafs don’t want to trade Nylander.
The Maple Leafs could use an elite right-handed defenseman and at some point, they may feel they need a bigger forward.