Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas is reportedly in Switzerland for a face-to-face meeting with star winger William Nylander and his representatives, according to various reports.
The Toronto Sun‘s Lance Hornby was first to confirm the news on Wednesday.
Nylander has been absent thus far this season as he remains unsigned following the conclusion of his entry-level deal. Unable to agree to terms on a new contract, the 22-year-old restricted free agent has been back in Sweden training and awaiting a resolution.
The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, have shot out to a league-leading 6-1-0 start, with Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly, John Tavares and Mitch Marner all currently ranking among the top six scorers in the league.
Young Kasperi Kapanen has temporarily taken Nylander’s place in the lineup, slotting in on the wing beside Matthews and piling up four goals and eight points through seven games.
Through 185 total appearances for Toronto, Nylander amassed 135 points. The smooth-skating winger posted back-to-back 61-point efforts in each of his past two campaigns.
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