The Daily Goal Horn · Sep 8, 2023
NHL Rumors: Can the Toronto Maple Leafs afford William Nylander
Today’s NHL Rumors examines how William Nylander can remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs as the team balances a roster of expiring contracts and eventual pay increases for their superstars.
The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted William Nylander with the eighth overall selection in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Eventually, he debuted on Feb. 29, 2016, scoring 13 points in 22 games as a 19-year-old.
Statistically, Nylander has suited up for 521 games, scored 177 goals, and has 430 points, good enough for a 0.82 points-per-game average. Ultimately, his cap hit is $6.9 million; however, a significant chunk of his salary is a signing bonus, paid out at $3.5 million.