William Nylander still wants to be a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old forward tells TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston and Jonas Siegel in The Athletic that, barring a rebuild, he wants to remain with the only team he’s ever played for in his 11-year career. The Calgary-born Sweden international is playing out … Read more
The Maple Leafs held a practice at Ford Performance Centre on Friday before travelling to St. Louis ahead of Saturday’s game against the Blues. — Early in Friday’s practice, Leafs coach Craig Berube barked at his players to shoot more. William Nylander wanted to make it clear he received the message. During his next rep … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers skated at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. — Craig Berube is urging his players to tune out the noise in Toronto as trade speculation swirls around the struggling team ahead of Friday’s trade deadline. “They’re Leafs today,” the coach said. “They’re professionals, and they’ve got to deal with that. … Read more
The Maple Leafs lost 5-1 to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. Friday is a day off for the team. — The Leafs have fallen eight points out of a playoff spot with one week left until the NHL trade deadline next Friday. “It’s not a fun time … Read more
MILAN – Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander missed Sweden’s practice on Tuesday and is questionable for the team’s Olympic opener on Wednesday against Italy. “It’s a maintenance thing,” said coach Sam Hallam. “He’s done two full ice practices with us and felt after yesterday a bit sore so just give him an extra day … Read more
It appears star forward William Nylander is ready to make his return to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup on Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks. Head coach Craig Berube told reporters in Vancouver Friday that there is a good chance Nylander makes his return after he missed the past seven games with a groin injury. Berube … Read more
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Gino Reda to discuss the closed-door meeting Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube had with the team’s leadership, the timeline for William Nylander’s return from injury and how the Sabres should handle contract talks with pending UFA Alex Tuch. Reda: Craig Berube calls his team leaders into his office. … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs star forward William Nylander issued another apology Monday for putting up his middle finger during Sunday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche, saying frustration was the reason behind the incident. After posting an apology to Instagram Sunday evening, Nylander issued another mea culpa when speaking with reporters on Monday. “Sitting there, I got … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander has apologized for what he called a “moment of frustration” after making an obscene gesture during Sunday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. “only love for leafs nation. sorry about my moment of frustration today! didn’t mean to upset anyone. looking forward to being back on the ice and not … Read more