William Nylander, reflecting on the Toronto Maple Leafs' performance, expressed a mix of frustration and optimism. Despite the team's elimination in a closely contested Game 7 that went into overtime, Nylander defended the team's core, asserting their strong performance throughout the series. He highlighted that they were 'right there' in terms of competitiveness, indicating no major issues within the team's core structure. The sentiment of being so close yet so far resonated in his characterization of the outcome as a 'shitty feeling.' Nylander's pivotal role in the Game 6 victory helped drag all the demons back to Boston, setting the stage for the decisive Game 7.
"F***ing right there": Nylander, Matthews talk on #Leafs core's playoff failures https://t.co/6Jmdm0UHbQ
Nylander: "Look, I don’t think there’s an issue with the core. I think we were f---ing right there all series, battled hard and got to Game 7 in OT. That’s a s--tty feeling." #Leafs
Nylander: "Look, I don’t think there’s an issue with the core. I think we were f---ing right there all series, battled hard and got to Game 7 in OT. That’s a s--tty feeling." #Leaf
William Nylander: "It sucks to be honest. We were really close and we battled back into the series and I don't know what to say, it's just an empty feeling right now."
William Nylander: “Look, I don’t think there’s an issue with the core. I think we were fucking right there all series battling — battling hard. We got it to Game 7 OT. It’s a shitty feeling.”
Nylander on if he wants the core to stay the same: Look I don't think there's an issue with the core. I think we're right f*cking there all series. Battled hard.
William Nylander: “Look, I don't think there's an issue with the core. I think we're fucking right there. We battled hard and, I mean, got to Game 7, OT. That’s a shitty feeling.”
William Nylander: "Look I don't think there's an issue with the core. I think we were f---ing right there all series. We battled hard and got to Game 7 and OT. It's a shitty feeling."
"They pulled together. They fought. They didn't accept their fate. They changed it." William Nylander breaks open Game 6 and drags all the demons back to Boston. Let's play one more: https://t.co/D4fPMvGJpf https://t.co/bZB0eAjtrM