This week, the Montreal Canadians and the Lightning announced a trade. The Canadiens acquired forward Johnathan Drouin and then promptly signed him to a contract extension. Drouin’s new contract may provide a preview of what William Nylander’s next contract will look like.
Drouin has played 164 games over three seasons where he has scored 29 goals, 66 assists , and 95 points. His contract is for six years with a $5.5 million cap hit annually. Nylander is a similarly skilled offensive player, so it makes sense to compare the two when considering what Nylander may cost the Leafs when his contract expires.