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Reports from Swedish Media Confirms William Nylander Has Signed A New Deal

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Hunter Bowman
January 7, 2024  (10:20 PM)
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Reports from Swedish media suggest that Toronto Maple Leafs star forward William Nylander and the team have successfully hammered out a new contract.

Earlier, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman hinted at an 8-year deal with an annual value around $11.5 million. Now, Aftonbladet confirms that their sources align with Friedman's report, indicating the negotiations have concluded, solidifying Nylander as the highest-paid Swedish player in the NHL, tying with Erik Karlsson of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Nylander took a gamble by entering this season without a contract, and it appears to have paid off. The 27-year-old forward is enjoying a standout season with 21 goals and 33 assists, totaling 54 points in just 37 games, putting him on pace for an impressive 120-point season.

While Nylander's success is evident, the Maple Leafs have now committed substantial cap space to only four forwards � Nylander, John Tavares, Auston Matthews, and Mitch Marner � all ranking among the highest-paid players in the NHL. The long-term implications of this financial commitment remain to be seen for the Maple Leafs.

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