Replacing? Not likely. Bumping him down on centre depth chart (or possibly a move to wing), real likely hood, or even 2a/2b. That said, this could be a dry run for 3 top notch centres (even if Tavares is showing his age). Flexibility is an excellent thing to have when putting lines together (in dressing room and especially on the go from bench)
Muffdvr_76
Big Shelly making changes 👊🏻
correct_eye_is
Domi Matthews Bert/Marner
Knies Tavares Marner/Bert
Robertson Nylander Jarnkrok
Mahonneyy123
Rofl
LostBeneathMySkin
If he makes even a slight improvement in the D zone he’s gunna be absolutely killer for the Leafs this year. He’s actually underrated being shadowed by the “big 3” but I think Willy’s a 1st liner on any other team in the league these days.
Judge_Rhinohold
Replace Tavares how? He’s signed until 2025 with a no move clause.
Vic_Hedges
Step 1 – Move Nylander to Center
Step 2 – Name him 3C on the Depth Chart
Plays whole season with reduced minutes and offensive opportunities to “strengthen his defensive game” Scoring numbers drop significantly going into contract negotiations in 2024 making him affordable.
Step 3 – Profit?
/not serious
Sr_Raisin_bran
Lol trying to improve his value no way does he make over 8 as a winger while he is a skilled player there are more of him then there is ellite centers. But him replacing Tavares not a chance what you want him playing the wing? Tavares is by far your 2nd center so Nylander plays 3rd line aint no way he is getting over 5 best option is to trade him for a badly needed number 1 defenseman.
Sr_Raisin_bran
Trade the bum
Sc00tzy
They’re increasing his trade value. If he can play C and wing it’s huge. Double edged sword of if he does well he could ask the leafs for more money.
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Replacing? Not likely. Bumping him down on centre depth chart (or possibly a move to wing), real likely hood, or even 2a/2b. That said, this could be a dry run for 3 top notch centres (even if Tavares is showing his age). Flexibility is an excellent thing to have when putting lines together (in dressing room and especially on the go from bench)
Big Shelly making changes 👊🏻
Domi Matthews Bert/Marner
Knies Tavares Marner/Bert
Robertson Nylander Jarnkrok
Rofl
If he makes even a slight improvement in the D zone he’s gunna be absolutely killer for the Leafs this year. He’s actually underrated being shadowed by the “big 3” but I think Willy’s a 1st liner on any other team in the league these days.
Replace Tavares how? He’s signed until 2025 with a no move clause.
Step 1 – Move Nylander to Center
Step 2 – Name him 3C on the Depth Chart
Plays whole season with reduced minutes and offensive opportunities to “strengthen his defensive game” Scoring numbers drop significantly going into contract negotiations in 2024 making him affordable.
Step 3 – Profit?
/not serious
Lol trying to improve his value no way does he make over 8 as a winger while he is a skilled player there are more of him then there is ellite centers. But him replacing Tavares not a chance what you want him playing the wing? Tavares is by far your 2nd center so Nylander plays 3rd line aint no way he is getting over 5 best option is to trade him for a badly needed number 1 defenseman.
Trade the bum
They’re increasing his trade value. If he can play C and wing it’s huge. Double edged sword of if he does well he could ask the leafs for more money.
Trying to inflate his trade value.