Reporter suggests that there's a possibility that William Nylander could end up with an Atlantic Division rival
As summer wears on with no extensions in place for William Nylander and Auston Matthews, the speculation is increasing as to what will happen with these two skilled forwards.
Most credible reporters and insiders have no concerns over whether Matthews will sign. Everyone seems to be of the mindset that Matthews will get done, it's just a matter of when, how long and for how much. When it comes to Nylander, on the other hand, the trade rumours have already begun. With an ask at or above the $10M threshold, and with the Leafs pursuing a deal somewhere in the 8's, according to reports, we could very well be looking at Nylander being traded or simply playing out the final year of his deal and signing elsewhere next summer.
Arpon Basu, a writer for The Athletic, believes that if Nylander does indeed make it to market, he could potentially be a prime target for one of the Leafs' most heated rivals; the Montreal Canadiens.
It's important to highlight the fact that Basu emphasized that he's not predicting that the Habs will be successful in signing Nylander, just that it's a move he could see happening if the Habs decide to become buyers and Nylander does reach the open market next summer.
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2 AOUT | 224 ANSWERS Reporter suggests that there's a possibility that William Nylander could end up with an Atlantic Division rival Can you see William Nylander signing with the Montreal Canadiens if he reaches free agency next summer? | ||
| Yes | 59 | 26.3 % |
| No | 165 | 73.7 % |
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