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[Friedman] All is heard was that’s going to be a wrestling match. They want to sign him (Nylander), I think they want to get him done in the 8s, don’t know if that’s possible



[Friedman] All is heard was that’s going to be a wrestling match. They want to sign him (Nylander), I think they want to get him done in the 8s, don’t know if that’s possible

by lezzieknope

11 Comments

  1. lezzieknope

    > “They are prepared to go into July 1 with Matthews unsigned because they’re confident and believe he’ll re-sign.”

    > “I’m curious to see what happens with this player if he’s not signed by July 1 (Nylander) and they don’t have a good indication on him.”

    > “Can’t see them going into July 1 and beyond with that much uncertainty with Nylander.”

    [Link here](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9mWXFGcjVoXw/episode/MTJiNzJmYjEtNjY2My00MDY1LTkwNjYtMzc1ZDJhZTNkYzg2?sa=X&ved=0CAQQ8qgGahcKEwjg9Z2OkOb_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAg)

  2. lezzieknope

    This might be Treliving/MLSE pressuring Nylander through the media. Basically saying, “We need to get closer together on AAV, or else we’ll start seriously shopping you and you won’t be here.”

    They’re not going to let Nylander walk for nothing, which makes sense, so I hope they’re able to get something done because I don’t want to see Nylander in another jersey. He’s the only one out of 34, 16, and 88 who has actually outplayed his current contract.

  3. I like that Tree is taking a stand. Shanny was big on guys taking less so they can win. This better not be an only Nylander thing though. When Marner comes up they better keep this same energy and arguably even moreso.

    Having said that he’ll get the same thing Timo Meier does and his deal is rumoured to get done before July 1.

  4. Molnarian

    My thinking is you try your best for around 8 something if it’s 9.5 only do it for 8 years anything else, look at trading.

  5. As a fan, I’m all for guys giving discounts to the Leafs. However, in this case asking Willy to sign in for $8.X is an insult to the guy. He’s on a deal that provided good value to the club and he delivered with 40G and over a point per game in this last season.

    I’d be happy with $9M flat. He might be worth a little more than that.

  6. backstreets_93

    Dude if Dubois got 8.5 Wily would be a fool to settle for anything less than 9.

  7. Volderon90

    So we’re going to get rid of one our stars that actually performs in the playoffs (Nylander) and keep Marner, the regular season hero who disappears in the playoffs. Good grief.

  8. Reggae4Triceratops

    8.8×8 for 88. Get it done gents!

  9. Jonesdeclectice

    This tweet literally makes no sense. Of fucking COURSE they’re prepared to go into July 1st with Matthews unsigned – he literally CANNOT sign before July 1st. Same for Nylander. Neither of them can sign extensions until the beginning of the final year of their contracts – which **starts** on July 1st.

  10. DocumentNecessary291

    Wily, don’t be a fool! Aim for 9.5 and throw in some free pancakes!

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