As much as his coach and his teammates want him back, it sounds as if everyone on the Maple Leafs is staying clear of restricted free agent William Nylander. “He’s obviously focussed on making sure he’s in good shape, so when it (a contract) gets done he can come here. Leaf head coach Mike Babcock was in touch with William Nylander over the summer, but as soon as it became clear the restricted free agent wouldn’t sign in time for training camp, backed off. “I tried to reach out the guys on a fairly regular basis, try to see the people I could see. “Moore is one of those guys that if he gets out of his own way mentally he’s a real good player.

Source: thestar September 25, 2018 20:49 UTC