William Nylander of the Maple Leafs Speaks Out After Securing New Contract
William Nylander is no longer keeping mum about his new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, breaking his silence after the official announcement today.
Nylander Speaks Up on His Eight-Year Deal with Toronto
After months of speculation, the William Nylander contract saga has reached its conclusion. The Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed today that Nylander has inked an 8-year extension, sealing the deal at a hefty $92 million.
Amidst ongoing speculation throughout the season, the talks intensified in recent days, leading to the finalization of the agreement. Nylander has now shared his thoughts on playing in Toronto, expressing his aspirations to bring home a Cup and retire as a Maple Leaf.
Nylander stated, «The ultimate dream would be to win a Cup and retire a Maple Leaf.»
Increased Expectations from Brad Treliving
This lucrative deal places Nylander among the NHL's highest-paid players, sparking debates about whether he truly merits such a hefty paycheck. Brad Treliving, however, emphasizes that the goal isn't for Nylander to change his game but to continue evolving. He acknowledges that expectations will naturally soar with the increase in salary.
Treliving remarked, «We don't want Nylander to change anything but feel he has room to continue to evolve: ‘To whom much is given, much is expected.'»
Teammates' Confidence in Nylander
When it comes to Nylander's potential for improvement, his teammates have unwavering faith in him. Captain John Tavares
Tavares commented on Nylander's ability to live up to the deal and thrive in Toronto, saying,
«I don't know if I've ever met anyone who has the confidence like him. I mean that in the best way possible.»
Source: Hockeypatrol
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