William Nylander's performance in the NHL Global Series in Sweden has solidified his status as a star player. He scored the overtime (OT) winner in the final game, extending his point streak to 17 games. Nylander's exceptional play has sparked discussions about his potential contract extension and increased his market value. His impact on and off the ice has drawn attention, with rival NHL executives evaluating his worth and potential contract terms. Nylander's influence in Sweden and his outstanding performance have positioned him as a key player for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
HOT OR NOT presented by @MontanasBBQ - @CraigJButton on whether William Nylander has proven he's Toronto's second most valuable player long term, if Kyle Connor is the most overlooked star on a 🇨🇦 club and Sidney Crosby's 50/100 quest: https://t.co/Yh9rrdJXoG
With William Nylander the star of the NHL's Global Series, @PierreVLeBrun asked executives around the NHL what they think Nylander's next contract might look like and shares the results: https://t.co/DveMFbEV57
LeBrun: Rival NHL execs on a fair price for a Maple Leafs, William Nylander contract extension ⤵️ https://t.co/EcnqS1gyTL
👀 Updated look at @MapleLeafs Nylander’s market value for his upcoming contract. He’s on pace to eclipse franchise Icon Gilmour’s record for most points in #LeafsForever season. The price is going up everyday 🏦. #HockeyTwitter https://t.co/Ar1BZgf2vo
William Nylander's on fire, playing as if he’s completely unaffected by what’s on the line this season. A hefty summer payday could be in store for the Swede. What do execs think he's worth? More, with @PierreVLeBrun ⤵️ https://t.co/N9DyrwzvMZ https://t.co/B61FjTmcCc
Maple Leafs forward William Nylander may be in the most consistent scoring stretch of his career, but he’s hardly just arrived as an offensive threat, @travisyost explains: https://t.co/FkFtRKthBL
William Nylander was the OT hero for the Leafs in their win over the Wild in Sweden and extended his point streak to start a season to 17 games. How high has his price tag risen with his incredible campaign? More from @CraigJButton in the Talking Point: https://t.co/xyVW0py71H
What's a fair contract for William Nylander? That's the exact question I asked a dozen rival NHL front office executives. Their answers were rather interesting. My latest for @TheAthletic ⤵️ https://t.co/F4fMXkfqdo
"You can see he's a bit of a rockstar here and we learned that." From the demands of his time to his play on the ice. William Nylander did it all in Sweden. The #Leafs are certainly benefitting from his rising stock ⤵️ https://t.co/OhDTryU9Il https://t.co/OhDTryU9Il
Marcus Johansson on Nylander's OT winner after #mnwild had 2-on-1 at the other end: "I tried. I thought I had him on the outside enough. But he's a very skilled player. He got a little bit of room and that was enough. Frustrating."
Marcus Johansson on if this weekend was step forward in how they played: “We’re frustrated we lost. It’s tough to see the positives right now...Everyone is frustrated.” #mnwild
William Nylander on being in Sweden for these games: “It’s been weird. Walking around with my buddies and then going to play and NHL game. But it’s been a lot of fun.”
William Nylander's hot start to the season, his personality and his look have led to a star turn. And his week in Sweden has made clear that he’s become a player the NHL needs both in North America and abroad, writes @joshuakloke ⤵️ https://t.co/PabAOV00Z8 https://t.co/1UN2QunPth
Nylander with an absolute beauty in OT. What a moment for him in Stockholm.
Of course, Nylander scores the OT winner to wrap up the NHL Global Series.
William Nylander ends the Global Series with the OT winner.
William Nylander puts an exclamation mark on his Swedish adventure with an end-to-end overtime winner. Wow.
Of course Nylander ends it that way. Of course he does. #Leafs win 4-3 in OT
Nylander coast to coast winner after Rielly blocked Johansson on the other end
In Sweden, William Nylander cements his status as a true NHL star 🔗 https://t.co/huntYrl5u2