"A lingering lower-body groin injury, however, has sidelined him for multiple weeks this season, forcing the Maple Leafs to navigate an extended stretch without one of their most consistent offensive weapons. When Nylander missed practice time ahead of his scheduled Olympic debut, his availability for Team Sweden appeared uncertain. Yet his decision to suit up for Sweden's opening game against Italy quickly shifted the conversation beyond his health, reigniting debate over whether the final say on participation should rest with the player or the NHL club that employs him."
"After scoring what turned out to be the game-winning goal in Sweden's 5-2 victory over Italy, Nylander was asked by TSN's Mark Masters in a postgame interview if there were any issues with the groin. "No, not today," replied the Leafs' star winger, but the "not today" part probably didn't ease concerns for Toronto's upper management. On TSN's Overdrive, co-host and analyst Jeff O'Neill was adamant that if there was any question about Nylander's injury, he should be "done" with the Olympics."
"On TSN's Overdrive, co-host and analyst Jeff O'Neill was adamant that if there was any question about Nylander's injury, he should be "done" with the Olympics. "If there was any kind of question, I would say you're done." Jeff O'Neill on Nylander's injury Co-host Jamie McLennan countered that a determination like that can't be made without knowing the nature of the injury. O'Neill challenged that when your boss (the Leafs) is paying you millions of dollars in salary, they should get the final say."
William Nylander has missed multiple weeks this season because of a lingering lower-body groin injury. Nylander missed practice before his scheduled Olympic debut, creating uncertainty about his availability for Team Sweden. Nylander chose to play in Sweden's opening game against Italy and scored what became the game-winning goal in a 5-2 victory. Nylander replied "No, not today" when asked about the groin after the game. Broadcasters debated whether a player or his NHL club should decide Olympic participation, with Jeff O'Neill arguing the club should have final say if injury questions exist and Jamie McLennan urging more medical detail before judgments.
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