William Nylander shows his true colours before yesterday's pre-season opener

Nylander also took shifts on the penalty kill on Sunday, which is something that is relatively new to him, aside from a handful of shifts early on last season. But even with his new assignments, it didn't prevent the 27-year-old from doing something he wasn't paid to do; helping the team's staff bring equipment into the building.

Honestly, this might seem fairly insignificant to some, but it's not everyday that you see NHL players help staff members move gear into the arena. It's even more rare to see a star like Nylander doing it.

You have to commend Nylander for showing his humble nature and helping the team's staff even though it wasn't his primary focus. Yes, it's only a pre-season game, but it also shows us a lot about Nylander's true character. Personally, I enjoyd this gesture. It really lends to the idea that he does indeed love it in Toronto and that he may be genuine in his expressed desire to remain a Leaf for a long time.