The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a real tough spot with William Nylander, whose contract expires at the end of the next season. For the moment, negotiations aren't going anywere and many trade rumors sparked becore of this. Now, the top contender is know. <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/305331.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> <h2>Islanders Eyeing Nylander</h2> Rumors suggest that the New York Islanders are keen on acquiring William Nylander as they aim to return to their former status as Stanley Cup contenders. Adding Nylander could be a significant step toward achieving that goal. The renowned Eklund has indicated that the Islanders are now the leading contenders to secure Nylander's talents. Jean-Gabriel Pageau could be part of the deal being considered. <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/305329.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> <h2>Proposed Trade Scenario</h2> Taking into account the available information, a hypothetical trade between the two teams has been assembled. The trade details are as follows: <q>To New York: William Nylander To Toronto: Jean-Gabriel Pageau, 2024 First Round Pick, Danny Nelson</q> The Islanders would acquire a top-tier forward in Nylander, who would instantly become one of their premier forwards, joining Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat. In exchange, the Maple Leafs would receive the veteran Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who would help keep them competitive, along with a first-round pick for the 2024 NHL Draft and a promising young talent in Danny Nelson, who was a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and is set to attend Notre Dame. Do you think Nylander will be traded to the Islanders? <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/HockeyPatrol/status/1697978570667368524'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/305334.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> As seen on Hockey Patrol - <a href='https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl/trades/Rumor-Top-Favorite-Emerges-For-A-William-Nylander-Trade' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Rumor: Top Favorite Emerges For A Nylander Trade</a>