"William Nylander has endured a difficult stretch with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and it has become increasingly noticeable. He has been held pointless in his last three games and simply doesn't look like himself. Careless turnovers, inconsistent effort, and a lack of urgency have replaced the pace and confidence that defined his strong start to the season. On paper, Nylander's numbers are respectable. Through 31 games, he has 11 goals and 25 assists for 36 points, along with a minus-2 rating."
"What has raised more concern is Nylander's demeanour away from the ice. In his post-game media availability following Sunday night's loss, he offered little emotion or accountability. Nylander insisted that his game is trending and that chances are being created, but for a player of his calibre, chances alone are no longer sufficient. Nylander also hasn't been in either a losing streak or points streak like this in the NHL."
William Nylander has endured a difficult stretch with the Toronto Maple Leafs, being held pointless in his last three games. Careless turnovers, inconsistent effort, and a lack of urgency have replaced the pace and confidence of his strong start. Through 31 games Nylander has 11 goals and 25 assists for 36 points with a minus-2 rating, but expectations tied to his role and nearly $12 million cap hit heighten scrutiny. His post-game demeanour showed little emotion or accountability while insisting chances are being created. Other core players also struggle as the Leafs sit last in the Atlantic, six points out of a playoff spot ahead of a game against Pittsburgh before the Christmas break.
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