{"id":137465,"date":"2023-05-16T09:39:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T13:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=137465"},"modified":"2023-05-16T09:39:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T13:39:18","slug":"nhl-rumour-toronto-maple-leafs-forward-market-could-be-heavy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/05\/16\/nhl-rumour-toronto-maple-leafs-forward-market-could-be-heavy\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumour: Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Market Could Be Heavy"},"content":{"rendered":"

The rumour keeps churning and one team is making the headlines today. As usual, once it\u2019s locker room clean out day it\u2019s your final chance with the media. As summer is about to begin, the work still needs to get done. One team to keep a watch on is the Toronto Maple Leafs.<\/a> One star is ready to sign a deal, but there is another core piece to dial in around. A William Nylander<\/a> trade could happen. He has one year left on his current deal. <\/span><\/p>\n

Could William Nylander Be On The Move? <\/span><\/h2>\n

Rumour: Jeff Marek discusses a potential trade involving William Nylander<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHL_Watcher\/status\/1658157566436818944?s=20<\/p>\n

For years, Toronto has built an elite core at the forward position. They are highly talented, fun to watch, and are dynamite for production. That core is Auston Matthews<\/a>, Mitch Marner<\/a>, and John Tavares<\/a>. In addition, one key player is William Nylander. The Swedish winger was a key part of the success for Toronto this year. He went on to tie for the team lead in goals (40) and finished second in points (87). This shattered his career high from last year (80 points). It would not be ideal for Toronto to move on from such a player, but there is only so much money to go around. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Market For Nylander<\/span><\/h3>\n

Impactful scoring wingers do not grow on trees. It is not to say that Nylander is available, but the market for him would be in high demand. In addition, he would not be alone as Boston Bruins winger<\/a> could be on the move as well. If not for the Devils adding Timo Meier<\/a>, the fit for him would be there. However, one team mentioned by Marek is the Colorado Avalanche. <\/span><\/p>\n

That makes sense. Gabriel Landeskog<\/a> is unlikely to return next season<\/a> at all. The future surrounding Valeri Nichushkin<\/a> remains to be seen as well. After losing a good chunk of core impactful pieces, revamping the offensive group is a need. Nylander would thrive next to Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> and Mikko Rantanen<\/a>. Joe Sakic<\/a> may very well give Kyle Dubas a call. Nylander is due a hefty pay day on his current dea<\/a>l and is proven he is worth it. Not sure if Toronto can fit that bill and losing him for nothing is a tough pill to swallow. <\/span><\/p>\n

Main Photo: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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