Which NHLPA Player Awards Did the Maple Leafs Win?

William Nylander didn’t just score on the ice this season — he scored big in the style column, too. According to the NHLPA player poll, Nylander was voted the league’s most dapper dresser, stealing the spotlight (and 32.9% of the vote) well ahead of David Pastrnak and teammate Auston Matthews.

It’s easy to see why: Nylander’s postgame looks run the gamut from bare-chested swagger to deliberately offbeat coats, hoodies, and caps, and the cameras love it. The vote reflects what fans already see when the Leafs stroll into the rink — these guys care about how they present themselves.

They Don’t Call Him Willy Styles for Nothing

Nylander’s fashion cred even earned him some extra pop culture clout: his nickname “Willy Styles” ranked among the top five nicknames, a cheeky complement to Pastrnak’s ever-popular “Pasta.” Off the wardrobe front, Nylander also snagged the players’ nod for best social media presence after launching a YouTube channel that blew up this season. That gave him a healthy edge over Seattle’s Joey Daccord — and showed that modern NHL stars are building brands off the ice as much as reputations on it.

The poll wasn’t just a Nylander lovefest. Auston Matthews and Max Domi also registered in the social media and style conversations, and John Tavares drew praise for his old-school work ethic. At 35, Tavares played every game, and his commitment landed him among the top vote-getters for the most intense training regimen — even getting a few nods as someone who could be a great coach down the line. That mix of fashion, personality, and grind captures a lot of what the Maple Leafs are about: superstar flair married to veteran dedication.