On Saturday, Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston reported the two sides are still far apart dollar-wise. The Nylander camp hasn’t come down below $8 million annually while the Leafs prefer something between $6-million to $6.5 million per season.
Last Thursday, TSN’s Darren Dreger said the Leafs have received calls from other clubs inquiring into Nylander’s availability. General manager Kyle Dubas insists he’s not trading the 22-year-old forward but Dreger wondered if he might reconsider should this impasse drag on into November.
The Leafs have until December 1 to get Nylander under contract or he becomes ineligible for the remainder of the season.