Nylander’s ability to shut out the noise in the hyper-sensitive Toronto market makes him well-suited for the Maple Leafs. You’ll never see him flustered by media or his opponents. Being a part of a hockey family with his former NHL star father Michael Nylander has prepared him well for the mental and physical rigors of the pro game.

Nylander scored twice on three shots in Thursday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Sharks.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are setting their off-season priorities, and checking one particular box seems to be at the top of that list just four months before the start of free agency. According to NHL insider Nick Kypreos,

His tally was clutch, bringing the Maple Leafs within one late in the third period before William Nylander netted the tying goal. Tavares is up to 33 goals and 67 points in just 65 outings this season,

Matthews has five goals and five helpers over his last seven outings, with seven of those 10 points coming on the power play. The 27-year-old center has had a down year by virtually every metric, though time lost to injuries is a factor.