If Matthews is getting 12M, I think 6.25M would be pretty conservative for Nylander. If Toronto's smart they'll take car of Nylander's deal first before they sign Matthews to an extension. I think Edmonton made a big mistake signing McDavid before Drasaitl because it really drove up Drasaitl's asking price. They could have potentially saved 1M per year if they had signed him first. The way contracts are going these days, Nylander could probably get 7-7.5M if he signs before Matthews, maybe up to 8M after. I don't think there's any way Nylander signs for less than 7 years.

Nylander has to signed this summer, Matthews not so much. Maybe Nylander is looking long term might be looking at 6.75m, more along Pasta's contract But maybe Nylander wants a smaller two year bridge hoping for a bigger payday later. Anyway it's going to be an interesting two summers in LeafLand.

D J. I can't really seen Brooks ready by 2019/20 if at all, That third line centre is question mark for sure. I'd rather move on from Gardiner, hoping Borgman and Dermot are the guys.

I'm not convinced of Borgman but Dermott is great!

I like Brooks, watched him play this weekend and he's closer then people give credit for. Wouldn't mind getting a 3rd line C though.

Hope you're right. The 3rd centre should be offensive guy.

If anything centres going forward is Matthews, Nylander and Kadri.

Hyman-Matthews-Brown
Marleau-Kadri-Marner
Johnsson-Nylander-Kapanen
Whoever-Babs-Wants
Lol

Marleau and Johnsson can be switched on lines.

Or

Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Marleau-Kadri-Brown
Johnsson-Nylander-Kapanen

They have so many options if Nylander moves to C.