Fansided · Aug 17, 2023
The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Stand Firm in Nylander Negotiations
The Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be in no rush to get William Nylander and Auston Matthews signed to extensions.
As both of the Toronto maple Leafs core players head toward unrestricted free agency after this coming season, a prevalent thought has been to get them signed quickly or look at trade options.
While it would be nice for the Leafs to get their affairs in order regarding these two important players, all has been quiet surrounding any potential negotiations.
It has been reported that Nylander is seeking a deal worth $10 million per season. If this is his asking price the Leafs are right to play the waiting game. There are multiple reasons for them to be patient.