<h2>Talks About Leafs Possibly Trading Nylander Continue</h2> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/330619.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> Nylander is off to a remarkable start this season, a timely performance given he's still without a contract for next season. With an impressive 12 points in just 8 games, the young Swedish player has maintained a point streak since the season started. <q>William Nylander ties the Leafs record for a season-opening point streak with this goal 🔥😎</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/BR_OpenIce/status/1718412588416131152'> </a></blockquote></div> According to insider Eklund, chatter persists about the Leafs considering a Nylander trade. However, Nylander's current performances has likely influenced his market value, meaning any interested team would need to negotiate a deserving contract. <q>« They are definitely still looking to move him,» the source said, «however we all know he's a streaky player and we all know he wants a lot in contract, and we all know how much The Leafs needs to move him eventually. It's gonna take somebody getting desperate to add scoring when they lose a player. If Patrick Laine is out for longer than expected, then you could definitely see Columbus getting involved because they need to.»</q> <h2>What Would a Trade for Nylander Look Like?</h2> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/330617.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> For the Leafs to even contemplate trading Nylander, the return would need to be significant. With his $6.9 AAV, Nylander arguably offers one of the best values in the NHL. Any potential trade would need to be exceptionally favorable to them. <q>Conor Timmins. Jake McCabe. And now, Timothy Liljegren. The Maple Leafs' defence is getting an early stress test as the injuries mount.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/jonassiegel/status/1718485706731876676'> </a></blockquote></div> Given the Leafs' need to bolster their blue line, trading Nylander for a top defenseman could be an option for Brad Treliving. As seen on Hockey Patrol - <a href='https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/Insider-drops-major-hint-on-Nylander-future-with-the-Maple-Leafs' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Insider drops major hint on Nylander's future with the Maple Leafs</a>