Every now and then, a hockey player gives us something to think about. William Nylander has certainly done that over the first few games of the Maple Leafs' season.
William Nylander led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, recording two goals and three assists. The five-point outing pushed the 30-year-old forward past 700 career NHL points amid a strong six-game start to the season.
Professor Press Box argues that Nylander's early resurgence under new head coach Jim Hiller offers reason for optimism following a scrutinized previous campaign. The writer notes that while one performance does not define a season, consistent impact from Nylander is essential to supporting Auston Matthews and Toronto's offense.
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