William Nylander: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 4

William Nylander continued to ascend in first season since contract extension

The theme of William Nylander’s career with the Toronto Maple Leafs to date has been ‘go ahead, doubt me and see what happens’. It was a dramatic affair when the Leafs signed Nylander to a six-year contract back in 2018-19.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 29

William Nylander, Brendan Shanahan to appear on Season 2 of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL

William Nylander and Brendan Shanahan are among the headliners for Season 2 of Amazon Prime’s FACEOFF: Inside the NHL. The documentary series provided an unparalleled behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the NHL and Nylander is a returnee for Season 2.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 28

NHL Analyst's Bold Trade Idea Would Blow Up Maple Leafs' Core Four

Following another early playoff exit, the Toronto Maple Leafs face mounting pressure to overhaul their roster during the offseason. NHL analyst Darren Pang believes one major move should include trading Core Four member and Leafs star forward William Nylander.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 22

Brendan Shanahan era ends in Toronto after another Maple Leafs' letdown

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander to join Sweden for World Championship playoffs

One of the co-hosts in one of international hockey’s biggest events is getting a little extra help heading into the knockout stage. On Wednesday, it was announced that Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander will be heading overseas to join Sweden for the final round of the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21

William Nylander joins team Sweden at World Championship

Team Sweden has announced that winger William Nylander will be headed overseas to join their push for the 2025 World Championship Gold. This is the first time since 2022 that Nylander has been able to participate in the off-season tournament.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 20

William Nylander on Maple Leafs’ Game 7 failure: 'It was a sh*tty game. That’s about it'

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was blunt in his assessment of the team’s latest Game 7 loss. It was a night to forget for everyone on the roster, with an anemic performance that couldn’t have come at a worse time, given what was at stake.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 20

Maple Leafs' 'core four' likely done after latest postseason stumble

After their latest playoff loss, Toronto Maple Leafs fans should expect some changes this offseason.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 19

Maple Leafs need to shake things up after another Game 7 loss

Maple Leafs need to shake things up after another brutal Game 7 loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs have seen this movie before, and the ending never changes. Another Game 7. Another crushing loss to end another season that started with so much promise, hype and hope.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 18

Nylander leaning into Game 7 nerves ahead of do-or-die contest Sunday night

Some say they’re the greatest two words in sports. But for hockey fans in Toronto, ‘Game’ and ‘Seven’ might just be the two most dreaded. You surely don’t need to be told that the Toronto Maple Leafs have now lost six Game 7s in a row, or that their last success in the do-or-die contest was back in 2004, because that was then and this is now.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16

Golden Knights, Jack Eichel have had preliminary extension talks

The Golden Knights and star center Jack Eichel had “loose, unofficial discussions at various points this season” in advance of him becoming eligible to sign an extension with Vegas on July 1, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 16

Maple Leafs ‘Core Four’ legacy filled with inconsistency and not showing up when it matters

This isn’t a premature eulogy for the Maple Leafs. Their death certificate hasn’t been signed and playoff history isn’t light on teams coming back to win games six and seven.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 15

William Nylander on outlook heading into Game 6: ‘They owned us; we have to put it on the line’

The Toronto Maple Leafs missed a golden opportunity to take advantage of home ice advantage and go up 3-2 on the Florida Panthers. Instead, it was arguably their worst game of the entire season, one in which William Nylander felt the Panthers owned the Maple Leafs from the opening puck drop.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Maple Leafs Coach Jokes About Matthew Tkachuk-William Nylander Exchange

The Toronto Maple Leafs returned home from Sunrise, FL, still reeling from two losses that erased their 2-0 series lead and let the Florida Panthers back into the series. As the Maple Leafs gear up for a pivotal Game 5 on Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, emotions remain high following a scuffle at the end of Game 4.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 13

Berube not concerned about Nylander ahead of Game 5 after exchange with Matthew Tkachuk

Tied at two games apiece, the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs head back to Canada preparing for what is now a best-of-three. In a sense, it’s a brand new series kicking off Wednesday.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Leafs’ William Nylander responds to Matthew Tkachuk’s stern warning

The Toronto Maple Leafs were one overtime goal away from taking a 3-0 stranglehold on the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in their Eastern Conference second-round series.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander gets real amid concerns about Panthers series collapse

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a 2-1 lead entering Game 4 of their second-round series against the Florida Panthers. Florida star Brad Marchand crushed Toronto in Game 3 with an overtime winning goal.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / May 11

Panthers Need Answer for Maple Leafs' William Nylander

The Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 2-1 series advantage over the Florida Panthers. The Panthers are trying to win their second consecutive game and even the series before it shifts back to Toronto for Game 5.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Leafs star Willam Nylander stuck wearing the same suit 4 games in a row

Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander has boxed himself into a quirky superstition. Nylander began wearing an olive-colored suit with no tie and tennis shoes to his games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / May 9

William Nylander Not Afraid of the Playoff Spotlight

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a special player on their hands as William Nylander continues to deliver big goals in big moments in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 9

Maple Leafs’ Nylander Earning Clutch Playoff Performer Label

The Toronto Maple Leafs once again have a strong advantage going up 2-0 in their series against the Florida Panthers. While it’s due to their overall performance, structure and composure in tough situations and emotional moments, there’s another key factor that has emerged for them once again.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 5

Watch: Maple Leafs strike back 19 seconds after Panthers goal for 3-1 lead

Just as the Florida Panthers got back into Game 1 of their East second-round series, the Toronto Maple Leafs put them back in a two-goal deficit. The Panthers trailed 2-0 when defenseman Seth Jones scored his second goal of the Stanley Cup playoffs on a power play with three minutes and three seconds remaining in the first period.

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