Toronto Maple Leafs superstar forward William Nylander has finally shed light on the mysterious health issues that forced him to miss the first three games of the team’s 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Boston Bruins.

A 1-2-3 of Matthews, Nylander and Tavares down the middle also brings with it the potential for greater offensive depth. The Leafs have been reliant, overly so at times, on two lines to generate offence over the years, another point of detriment in past postseasons.

Toronto Maple Leafs star forward William Nylander took a jab at his former coach Sheldon Keefe as he will be a centerman this season.

Ironically, Pacioretty is wearing his familiar No. 67 with Toronto. That’s a sensitive number for Maple Leafs supporters, since opposing fans around the NHL often chant “Sixteeeee-seven” when Toronto is in town in reference to the last time the franchise won the Stanley Cup: 1967.

When the Maple Leafs opened camp on Thursday, William Nylander started at center. While this is the second straight season in Toronto that Nylander moves to that spot, this time will be different thanks to new head coach Craig Berube,

Before any premature talk of William and Alex Nylander playing together, best to first figure where Willy fits positionally. True to new coach Craig Berube’s summer blueprint, Nylander lined up at centre on Thursday’s first day of camp workouts,

Leafs head coach Craig Berube and general manager Brad Treliving absolutely want William Nylander playing centre.