TORONTO — William Nylander was in the middle of it all.
The Maple Leafs forward received lots of attention — camera operators, photographers and reporters dissecting his every move — on the ice as he started what's expected to be a long audition at centre.
Previously set to also become a UFA next summer, Matthews signed a four-year, $53-million pact that ties him to the organization through 2027-28 on Aug. 23. Marner has two seasons left on his deal with an annual salary cap hit of just under $11 million. The soft-spoken Nylander set career-highs for goals , assists and points in 2022-23 before adding 10 points in the playoffs as the Leafs advanced in the post-season for the first time since 2004.
They've experienced highs and lows together, but the coach's belief in the player's ability to push even further — despite some tough conversations through the years — remains firm.
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