3 reasons William Nylander will end up getting traded to the Capitals

As the offseason trade rumors heat up, the Washington Capitals are looking ot ad a playmaker to their roster, and Toronto's William Nylander could be the perfect fit.

ByJohn Murray|

Mar 14, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) before the start of the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images | Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

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Toronto can clear cap space

The Leafs have to make changes and become a contender again before Auston Matthews gets any older. Trading Nylander would clear $11.5 million off the books for the next for the remaining four years of Nylander’s contract. That will give the front office flexibility to make trades accumulating draft picks and prospects will give them a fresh start, and the Caps could go after Nylander.

A. Matthews — Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates during warm up before a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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