William Nylander: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 1

Leafs lineup news: Matthews will play vs. Jets, Woll starts, Nylander doubtful to practice Friday

We’ve entered the new year, and the Toronto Maple Leafs received some good news Thursday morning. Auston Matthews will play Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 1

NHL Injuries: Auston Matthews practices, but Chris Tanev out a significant time

Anaheim Ducks: Forward Frank Vatrano will miss about the next six weeks with a fractured shoulder. He suffered the injury last Saturday against the LA Kings.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 1

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 30

Leafs practice news: Nylander ruled out vs. Devils, Matthews game-time decision, Woll projected to start

There will be several changes to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup due to a wave of injuries ahead of Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Devils. William Nylander, Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev are all ruled out of the game due to injury.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

William Nylander’s Injury Could Define Toronto Maple Leafs Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs received a scare they simply can’t have happened on Saturday night when William Nylander did not return after the second period against the Ottawa Senators.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 29

7 coaches and general managers that are looking for work

It seems like as good a time as any to hunt for bargains the Toronto Maple Leafs might be interested in picking up for their Hockey Operations department.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28

Latest William Nylander Injury Update Ahead of Clash With Red Wings

The Toronto Maple Leafs will officially be without William Nylander for Sunday night’s divisional tilt in Detroit against the Red Wings. Nylander left Saturday night’s win over Ottawa early in the second period after appearing to tweak something in his left leg while battling for a loose puck in front of the net with Senators defenseman Artem Zub.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 28

Leafs’ William Nylander out day-to-day

A tough blow for the Toronto Maple Leafs. When speaking to the media, head coach Craig Berube confirmed that forward William Nylander will not play on Sunday night against the Detroit Red Wings and is considered day-to-day.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander Out Day-To-Day

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to deal with yet another injury moving forward. Star winger William Nylander will miss Sunday night’s game and sit out day-to-day with an undisclosed injury head coach Craig Berube told David Alter of The Hockey News.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander day-to-day, out vs. Red Wings, Easton Cowan re-enters lineup

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury, and will not play in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings, head coach Craig Berube confirmed via David Alter of The Hockey News.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

William Nylander Injured in Maple Leafs’ Win Over Senators

In a season where the Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt with blow after blow, while underperforming, the team will face another piece of adversity following their 7-5 win over their rival Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 27

Leafs’ William Nylander leaves game against Senators with lower-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs can never seem to have just a good, untarnished night. While the Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 7-5 on Saturday for their second straight victory, star winger William Nylander left the game in the second period with a lower-body injury, and did not return.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27

Maple Leafs Offer Injury Update on William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs have offered an update on the injury status of forward William Nylander. Just a few minutes ago, they announced that he will not return to the game between the Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

William Nylander leaves game vs. Senators with lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will not return to Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Senators after suffering a lower-body injury, the team announced.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 27

Craig Berube says William Nylander will travel to Detroit with team following lower-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube says that William Nylander will travel with the team to Detroit for the team’s game on Sunday, despite leaving Saturday’s contest with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Marc Savard Was Made the Scapegoat for the Maple Leafs’ Mess

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Dec. 22 after struggles in the first half of the season. This firing comes after a road trip where they lost three straight to the Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, and Dallas Stars.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 25

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander gets brutally honest about Marc Savard firing

The Maple Leafs faced mounting pressure entering Christmas week, and that pressure only grew on Monday when the team fired assistant coach Marc Savard, whose power play ranked last in the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 24

William Nylander says Maple Leafs’ improvement at generating chances paid off in win vs. Penguins

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander feels that his team’s 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins was just what the doctor ordered. With the fan base on edge and people’s jobs hanging in the balance, the Leafs played with a chip on their shoulders and were able to get the bounces in their favour.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 24

4 takeaways from Leafs-Penguins: Domi scores sensational goal, Nylander drives offence

After a terse series of pre-game press conferences, the Toronto Maple Leafs can enter Christmas with a sense of relief, dispatching the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 to enter the holiday break.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Nylander’s 4-Point Night Lifts Maple Leafs Past Penguins 6-3

The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins in their first Next Gen game of the season and their final game before the Christmas break. This was a big game for both teams, as they have both struggled immensely as of late.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 22

For the First Time Ever Has William Nylander Lost His Confidence?

William Nylander is one of one; there truly is nobody else like him in the NHL. His pure talent ranks among the best players in the world, and when he’s on, there’s little you can do to stop him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Leafs’ William Nylander: ‘I don’t know if I’ve felt like this before’

If fans already didn’t feel discouraged enough about the Toronto Maple Leafs, the guys in the room are starting to share the sentiment. Following another lackluster performance on Sunday night, resulting in a 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, the Maple Leafs have lost three games in a row and five of the team’s last six.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

Maple Leafs Analyst Thinks William Nylander Finally Crossed a Line

The heat has been turned up on William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs like never before during a regular season. Following an ugly game and a loss to the Washington Capitals, head coach Craig Berube told the media to ‘ask those guys’, meaning the players, when they wanted to know why the team showed little passion.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Maple Leafs Demote Nylander to Third Line Ahead of Game Against Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been one of the league’s hottest teams over the last two weeks. With wins in five of height last six games and points in six of their last seven since Nov.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 23