Trade William Nylander
Trading away William Nylander is still somehow a popular opinion, based mostly on non-sensical myths about his abilities.
This may be a result of lingering resentment over the long and drawn-out negotiation period that was a common talking point in Toronto sports media at the time.
William Nylander has become the player the Leafs always knew he could be. The Maple Leafs Hot Stove SKATR tool proves that Nylander isn’t just playing excellent hockey, but an argument can be made that he has been better than Marner.
That take would still be far better than the preposterous idea that the Leafs need to trade Nylander.
Some fans might see moving Nylander as an opportunity to open up cap space.
They forget how difficult it is to find a player of his talent, especially one who now appears to be earning fair compensation for his services.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a valuable player in Nylander who could easily slot in on either their first or second-line.
He can be featured on both the powerplay and penalty kill thanks to his formidable offensive and defensive dexterity.
Ahead of the trade deadline, there is no doubt that poor takes will continue to flow. One just has to take solace in knowing that Toronto’s management team doesn’t make their decisions based on the suggestions shared on social media.