Another Nylander update
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said on Sportsnet’s Headlines that contract talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander‘s reps continue but they are not close.
Kypreos added that Nylanders “has not requested a trade as of yet.”
Kypreos has been told that there is a four-year offer but it’s “well under $20 million” with the cap hit closer to $4 million and over $5 million per year.
Elliotte Friedman references recent bridge deals of Nikita Kucherov ($4.76 million per for three years) and Artemi Panarin ($6 million per for two years).
Chris Johnston said that there are teams that have explored the idea of an offer sheet but for what the cost would be, it’s likely too complicated or extensive.
Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: If someone were to offer sheet at an $8.5 million cap hit over eight years, that would carry an $11.9 million offer since you use the average over five years and not eight.
That type of offer would cost the four first-round picks.
| OFFER | COMPENSATION |
|---|---|
| $1,339,575 or below | None |
| Over $1,339,575 to $2,029,659 | Third-round choice |
| Over $2,029,659 to $4,059,322 | Second-round choice |
| Over $4,059,322 to $6,088,980 | First-round and third-round choice |
| Over $6,088,980 to $8,118,641 | First-round, second-round and third-round choice |
| Over $8,118,641 to $10,148,302 | Two first-round choices, one second- and one third-round choice |
| Over $10,148,302 | Four first-round choices |
There are teams waiting to see if Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas changes his mind about not trading Nylander
There have been rumblings in the past hours about Salavat Yulaev of the KHL. They have a strong interest in him.
On Matthews next deal
Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said on Headlines that the Maple Leafs could be looking to sign Auton Matthews to a five-year deal instead of eight years.
Johnston notes “The debate about whether a star player would be better off insisting on a shorter term for his second contract has been quietly waged among agents, NHL executives and media types in barroom’s around the continent. It hinges on the idea that he would set himself up for an even greater payday on Deal 3 while still in possession of elite production and mega leverage in a league skewing ever younger.”