[Terry Koshan] Nylander, in the middle of my question on his recent lack of production: “It’s dead.” How to get it back in last 8 games? “I just have to stay positive. I was getting a little irritated at myself. Just have to work hard and that stuff will come.”
Nylander, in the middle of my question on his recent lack of production: "It's dead." How to get it back in last 8 games? "I just have to stay positive. I was getting a little irritated at myself. Just have to work hard and that stuff will come." #Leafs
— Terry Koshan 🇺🇦 (@koshtorontosun) March 31, 2023
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My level of concern with Nylander is pint on the patio. I think it’s probably not much of a coincidence that the slump has happened during the post-deadline line juggling. The team has a whole has taken a step back.
I do think they’re slowly improving, but between all that, the injuries, guys being away from the team having babies, there’s a lot going on. I really hope that as we hit April, everybody returns, and the team can just sort of settle down and into regular lines, and get everybody back where they need to be.
I am confident they can.
I still hope Willy makes it to 40 goals this year. Not concerned about his playoff production though, he regularly shows up in the postseason
Honestly not concerned about the production of any of our top guys going into these playoffs. They know the stakes, and definitely know the game they have to bring. It’s all about health now.
Nylander hates to lose. That’s key.
I’m sure the past little bit has been odd. They’ve pretty much clinched home ice, and should just try not getting too injured. Plus all the line juggling, and trying out different roles. I’m confident when we get closer to 80 games, things will be ramped up
Not worried at all, you can’t stop Willy, you only can delay him
Missing Sandman for sure.
Make way for Willy!
This trend with Willy is nothing new. I suspect he will pick it up like he usually does in playoffs.
Im happier to see Auston finally looking like himself, than i am worried about Willy.
Nylander has a 15 to 20 game stretch, never less rarely more, where his on ice play looks like he could not care less. The only thing that is surprising about this is that it is happening now instead of the usual January. This is one of the reasons he is worth a lot less than Marner. I am sure when the playoffs come he will get 3 to 5 goals and 2 to 4 assists as long as he is sheltered.