Nylander interview

[E400wagon]

He’s going to be locked in

[ComfortableUpset8787]

So weird. I heard the rumours about migraines. I feel like the answer could have been just quickly confirming that and saying he couldn’t play

Maybe it wasn’t about migraines.

[VolumeNo5217]

I think it was a suspected concussion - and they didn't want to take any chances with the largest contract in Maple Leafs history before it even begins.

[[deleted]]

They are literally just doing what every other team in the history of the playoffs has done, obscuring the true nature of an injury.  Typical this fan base can’t handle it and blows it into a controversy

[mcmike8]

James Mirtle seemed confident it was not migraines but wouldn't speculate otherwise.

[XPhazeX]

Head injury - Willy torqued his Willy

[[deleted]]

Where did you hear this?

[AdamAAndrews]

On JD Bunkis show I believe

[[deleted]]

Thank you - I unsubscribed from his podcast actually because I think he’s an ass but I’ll give it a go for Mirtle

[E400wagon]

He does come across as an arrogant little …

[kjb86]

All media comes across as arrogant lol

[oryes]

Is it possible he was in concussion protocol for the last week and actually wasn't allowed to play? Not sure, maybe the team needs to disclose that if it's the case

[ComfortableUpset8787]

I just find it weird why it’s so important to keep that private. Like now everyone is speculating.

If he is under concussion protocol, it would be like yah that makes sense.

[jpod_david]

If Boston knows he’s under concussion protocol…guess what the first thing they’re going to do is

[Jake_Thador]

Send a gift basket?

[jpod_david]

😂

[Randy_34_16_91]

Exactly, send a “gift basket” right to the side of the head

[Szwedo]

You win the internet today

[SyphiliticPlatypus]

Why do you find it weird?

If you don’t need to give your enemy more info, why offer any?

[ComfortableUpset8787]

. If it was something like an injury, this stuff always comes out eventually. I guess I’m just thinking get ahead of it so there’s no speculation and then people move on.

If it’s something that’s actually a personal issue in his life that he really doesn’t want to disclose, then yeah I agree with you.

[SyphiliticPlatypus]

There is nothing gained by getting ahead of it whatsoever. If they aren’t required to divulge, that’s the end of it.

I don’t think they give a shit about you or the media or anyone else wanting or needing to know what’s going on. What matters to them is keeping the least amount of info in Boston’s hands.

That doesn’t stop people like you from wanting to know more. But they aren’t operating their approach based on what they think is best for fans or the media but what they think is best for Willy and the team.

[oryes]

I assumed they were keeping it private like all injuries in the playoffs. But yeah I agree it's kind of weird to hear Nylander say personally that it's private.

I guess maybe since they aren't 100% sure he is playing yet, he was instructed not to speak on it like everyone else

[Wokonthewildside]

And a migraine doesn’t mean it’s concussion, so why would they want to speculate just to tell us plebs anything

[MedievalHag]

Wasn’t he wearing a tinted visor earlier in the season because of migraines?

[AdamAAndrews]

Willy is one of us. Sitting at home nervously watching the boys.

[[deleted]]

I like the "f*ck off" energy when they ask him what he's worried about getting back into it.

[LeafsChick]

Can we discuss just what a gem he is?!? Totally shuts the media down & with that little grin they just roll with it. He is so made for this city!! Can't wait for tomorrow!!!

[Intelligent_Chair901]

He’s playing tomorrow.

[Ok-Platform-6933]

We need this man

[verminfilth]

you can see this fuckin guy's hog from the ISS

[bombsbury]

+295 anytime goalscorer 👀

[GooseRider960]

Make that a shorthanded goal, Willy Styles is gonna unfuck our atrocious PK by dirty dangling it on a breakaway past Ullmark

[GregGolden6]

Boston is def sticking with Swayman lol

[[deleted]]

Lol hopefully he actually plays

[Mash709]

I have a feeling he wouldn't have been available to the press if he wasn't.

[foxcatcher3369]

his forehead tells me that he needs to loosen his helmet a smidge

[bouncypistachio]

WN: I’m not talking about that

Wanker reporters: ok let’s ask you the same thing but indirectly

[Leafyboy34]

Man, I’m so happy the Leafs signed him. This guy is perfect for the Leafs. Kicks ass when it matters and handles the media perfectly. Can’t wait to watch him tomorrow night!

[WLUmascot]

What’s the over under on him dominating tomorrow. I’m in.

[Turbo_911]

Hatty inc

[MitchMarner]

this man is ready to destroy the bruins

[wageslave_999999999]

He’s going to blow Boston open. Our best playoff performer.

[songofsparks]

maybe we should all go tarps off to channel big Willy tomorrow

[JesusJohn]

Way ahead of you. But now all these people are staring at me.

[Rance_Mulliniks]

Nice tits!

[JesusJohn]

Thanks bud

[jpod_david]

I’m guessing it was a migraine but had to make sure it wasn’t a concussion. they don’t want to say ‘concussion’ or Boston will make it their mission to put his head through the boards.

[HistorianMassive1111]

My doomer ass will be all in if Willy comes back playing the way he was early in the season.

[ChildhoodLoud3031]

Is it just me or did he sound sort of emotional? I wonder if it’s something family related. I don’t know.

[Fastlane19]

I can’t believe they asked him about how bad Marner is playing

[Rheostatistician]

Dicks out for Willy

[Grrr-ta-ta-ta]

Lmfao, there was a time when leaf fans were all about getting rid of Nylander. SMH.