What if the Wild do trade for William Nylander?

Nylander playing against the Wild last NovemberThrough their first eight games, the Toronto Maple Leafs are playing just as well as you would expect for a Stanley Cup favorite. They are 6-2-0, averaging over 4 goals a game, and getting offensive production from all of their players. Well, almost all of their players. As most hockey fans know, young star William Nylander is sitting out as the restricted free agent continues to negotiate a new contract. While he remains unsigned, plenty of onlookers have suggested that he could be dealt, and some have considered the Wild a logical landing site. If you want full details on why he is available, why the Wild should be interested, and what it might cost, take a look at this excellent piece over at The Athletic from Tony Abbott.

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