A defensemen is clearly needed for the Toronto Maple Leafs but trading Nylander is not the answer.
Expectations have been high for the Canada-born Swede, after he crept into the Leaf lineup at the end of last year’s tank. Ascertaining 13 points in 22 games. He is 100% part of the shanaplan This time out he has improved to 16 points in 21 games.
Multiple reports have stated that Nylander doesn’t do enough defensively and to a certain extent that is true. There have been times where he holds onto the puck too long when there is a relatively easy pass on.