WILLIAM NYLANDER - Right Winger - 23 - $6.9MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2024-2025
LAST UPDATED 8/26/19
After ending his much talked about contract holdout after the 2018-19 season had already started, William Nylander struggled to find his rhythm again in the NHL. He missed 26 games, preseason, and training camp from his holdout, and never really felt like the player he was in years prior. Nylander is a prolific playmaking winger who isn't a true center but can fill in there if needed. He's a strong skater and has great offensive instincts. He can create time and space with the puck for himself, and he processes the game very well. He knows how to reach his teammates with the puck and blaze past opposing defenders with his speed. Defensively, Nylander is still a work in progress, as his aggressiveness on offense means he can also be somewhat prone to turning the puck over. Additionally, Nylander's lack of size and strength on defense means he isn't a major factor in board battles. He's not an outright defensive liability, but he's far from a plus defensive forward. Still, his offensive value and his ability to produce 60+ points makes him a valuable top-6 forward with lots of room to grow.
After ending his much talked about contract holdout after the 2018-19 season had already started, William Nylander struggled to find his rhythm again in the NHL. He missed 26 games, preseason, and training camp from his holdout, and never really felt like the player he was in years prior. Nylander is a prolific playmaking winger who isn't a true center but can fill in there if needed. He's a strong skater and has great offensive instincts. He can create time and space with the puck for himself, and he processes the game very well. He knows how to reach his teammates with the puck and blaze past opposing defenders with his speed. Defensively, Nylander is still a work in progress, as his aggressiveness on offense means he can also be somewhat prone to turning the puck over. Additionally, Nylander's lack of size and strength on defense means he isn't a major factor in board battles. He's not an outright defensive liability, but he's far from a plus defensive forward. Still, his offensive value and his ability to produce 60+ points makes him a valuable top-6 forward with lots of room to grow.
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