Toronto forward William Nylander is reportedly looking for a new contract north of $10M but while playoff performances suggest the 27-year-old is as valuable as his better-paid teammates, the Maple Leafs can't afford to sign another double-figure deal.
Brad Treliving accepted his new position as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs knowing the entire hockey world would be watching his every move with eager anticipation.
After all, the veteran general manager was inheriting one of the NHL’s most talented rosters, albeit one that perpetually underperformed relative to expectations and regular season output during the playoffs.