Sweden not overdoing it with William Nylander
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is under scrutiny because he is dealing with a recurrent groin injury that has impacted his availability this season. Recent NHL news hints at precautionary rest,
Nylander has been dealing with a groin injury that has kept him out of 13 games in 2025-26 across two stints. In 40 games this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nylander has 18 goals and 34 assists. He is coming off of three-straight 40-plus goal seasons.
The men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics begins on Wednesday, and a few familiar Toronto Maple Leafs are in the mix. Some are setting examples off the ice, some are battling injuries, and some are quietly slipping into roles where they could make a bigger impact than expected.