After days of speculation, the Toronto Maple Leafs have officially sealed the deal with William Nylander, making him one of the highest-paid players in NHL history.
The Maple Leafs shared the exciting news, confirming Nylander's stay with the team for another 8 years. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the extension is an 8x$11.5M deal with a full no-movement clause throughout.
Nylander, drafted 8th overall in 2014, has spent his entire career with the Maple Leafs. In 558 games, he boasts an impressive record of 198 goals and 286 assists. This season has been particularly fruitful for Nylander, with 21 goals and a total of 54 points in just 37 games.