The 5 p.m. ET was just about to hit, and at 4:57 ET, TSN's Darren Dreger was the first to announce that William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs had agreed to a six-year contract extension.
Told Nylander is staying. Done deal 6 yrs.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) December 1, 2018
Then, Bob McKenzie announced the financial terms of the deal.
6 x $6.9M for Nylander
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) December 1, 2018
Here's how the hockey world reacted:
BREAKING: Per @DarrenDreger, the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed William Nylander, will play with the team this season. pic.twitter.com/VwEjyXkwhn
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 1, 2018
William Nylander isn't going ANYWHERE! pic.twitter.com/fltECIIWOQ
— BarDown (@BarDown) December 1, 2018
Fashionably late! Nylander is returning people. pic.twitter.com/EKWdVqrNav
— BarDown (@BarDown) December 1, 2018
Nylander deal carries $10.2 million cap hit this season because of how late it was signed. Back down to $6.9 million for years 2-6.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 1, 2018
Initial thoughts: Nylander should be ecstatic. Making more than a lot of reasonable comparables and the Leafs are making up for Oct/Nov.
— Bryan Hayes (@HayesTSN) December 1, 2018
At long last, the William Nylander drama is over. Six years, at $6.9 million each, is a solid resolution for both sides.
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) December 1, 2018
That's one core piece down for #Leafs. Only two more to go: https://t.co/qF2clMRgNm
Dubas didn't blink. Nylander wasted two months. The Leafs might not be able to afford everybody, but they get a chance to try.
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) December 1, 2018
.@CraigJButton on Nylander deal: Clearly see it as a win-win-for both sides. WATCH: https://t.co/Uu6aOITZnP pic.twitter.com/ZsB6583Pgf
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 1, 2018
#NylanderWatch @wmnylander Welcome Home #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/GDBm55TEA5
— Ivan 😎 (@ivanpehar) December 1, 2018
All is right in Toronto again. @AM34 + @wmnylander + @Marner93 = #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/bVWrLty5Pg
— Matt De Blasi📸 (@MattDeBlasi) December 1, 2018
— Platinum Seat Ghosts (@3rdPeriodSuits) December 1, 2018
Now the @MapleLeafs are ready for a Cup run! Happy to hear Nylander is a Leaf! #LeafsNation
— Jeremy Roenick (@Jeremy_Roenick) December 1, 2018
A win for everyone. Now let's do that Hockey. https://t.co/2loKHQJi1t
— Mark Roe (@MarkRoeTv) December 1, 2018
— Kathryn Tappen (@KathrynTappen) December 1, 2018
My sources tell me Nylander was busy the last few months planning the @MapleLeafs parade route, not holding out. pic.twitter.com/BZgup5kqK0
— Todd M Shapiro (@iamToddyTickles) December 1, 2018
Can we live our lives again? https://t.co/zivEIPkmvi
— Jeremy Taggart (@Taggart7) December 1, 2018
Never in doubt, Ry.
— Kyle Dubas (@kyledubas) December 1, 2018
Kyle Dubas the type of guy to submit his 30 page research paper at 11:59pm.
— Nasher (@TheNasher61) December 1, 2018
Need Nylander on the squad. @MapleLeafs
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) December 1, 2018
Movies run hourly but Buds Are All Day. #CarltonCinema pic.twitter.com/aVS1OJIadY
— Sean Keay (@SeanKeay) December 1, 2018
Whew. 😅 https://t.co/I7oTy3pT0H
— #NHL19 (@EASPORTSNHL) December 1, 2018
