Maple Leafs’ William Nylander has arrived in Canada much earlier than expected, signaling his eagerness to begin training camp and his determination to win.
Nylander spent a productive off-season in Sweden, balancing travel, training, and time with family and friends. Following a standout season where he tied his career-high of 40 goals and set a personal best with 98 points across all 82 regular-season games, Nylander focused on maintaining his physical conditioning throughout the summer. This preparation should help him seamlessly transition into the upcoming training camp, allowing him to fine-tune his skills just weeks before the season starts.
In addition to his intense training, Nylander surprised many by returning to Toronto earlier than anticipated. He recently participated in a photoshoot for Sherwood Hockey, a leading Canadian brand, to promote their new Feather Lite XT hockey stick. Nylander, a long-time Sherwood endorser, has further strengthened his relationship with the brand through this collaboration.
Nylander also recently signed a significant 8-year contract worth $11.5 million annually, extending through the 2031-32 season. With such a substantial deal, it’s vital for him to maintain the high level of performance he’s demonstrated over the past two seasons, especially in Toronto’s pressure-filled environment, where any dip in form is closely scrutinized.
WILLY NYLANDER GETS DONE 54 SECONDS INTO OT! pic.twitter.com/Z2204Vv01y
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However, Nylander has consistently proven his ability to excel under pressure, delivering impressive performances for the Maple Leafs and earning a strong fan following in Toronto.
Drafted 8th overall by the Leafs in 2014, Nylander has played all 603 games of his NHL career with the team, scoring 217 goals and adding 311 assists for a total of 528 points.
