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Originally Posted by savemedrzaius
It doesn't make sense for the Leafs but I'm sure Nylander would love it.
Why would the Leafs give him 6 million for one year？
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I don't think Nylander would love it at all. Some team would sign him long term, which he is entitled to based on his skill level and output. Why would you take 6 million gaurenteed when you undoubtedly could get 36 million gaurenteed (or more) somewhere else? Why would you risk an injury that could cost you more then 30 million career earnings to cut the leafs some slack? And if the December deadline passes, and he can't play this year in the NHL, he will be the youngest player to hit the UFA market that I can remember, next year. Somebody will pay a little extra for a young, talented free asset next year.There is no benifit for him to sign short term.