Toronto Maple Leafs: End of Year Report Cards for Offense

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his third period goal with left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) against the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his third period goal with left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) against the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
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William Nylander (A+)

I’m not going to lie, I had little expectations for Nylander.

Ya, I know, that was pretty stupid because he obviously has a lot of talent.

I was wrong, there are you happy?

Never trade this kid. Make him don the blue and white for life.

I’ve watched few players dazzle with the puck as well as Nylander does. His foot speed, hockey IQ, awareness, you name it.

He has it.

Just the way he breaks out of his zone and into the offensive zone is beautiful.

He broke records, won Rookie of the Month honors twice and scored 22 goals and 61 points in 81 games played.

He’s an integral part of the Leafs core moving forward.