The young Swedish star is locked in contract negotiations with the team, via agent Lewis Gross, but there has been very little progress on securing his services for the long-term.
What appears to be the biggest concern, for the Leafs, is Nylander’s financial demands, with $8 million the rumoured asking price, while the Leafs are hoping for close to $6.5 million.
There have been plenty of rumours and discussion about ideal trade partners for Nylander and the Arizona Coyotes have a lot going for them in this instance.
For one, the cap is not a concern for the team – with the team currently having a fairly healthy $9 million available this season.