Lands in Tampere on Saturday
TAMMERFORS. Tre Kronor gets a real dream boost.
Yes, said Toronto star William Nylander, 25.
One of the best offensive players in the NHL, national team captain Johan Garbenloff tells Sportbladet.
Union captain Johann Garbenlov can count on promoting a true dream from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Tampa Bay Lightning knocked out the top Canadian club in a crucial seventh game, and since then the message has been hanging in the air for days.
Now he has the star ahead William Nylander Looking at the green light.
He says yes to the World Cup matches.
– I am glad, like everyone else in our team, that he wants to come and play, says Johann Garbenlov and continues:
He’s probably one of the best offensive players in the NHL and he’ll make our team so much better. He will play the role we need.
Who will he play with?
– We’ll see, Garbinlov answers secretly with a smile.
Took time before message
Nylander lands in Tampere on Saturday afternoon, but the process for the NHL star to reach the World Cup has been a long one.
– When you communicate, you ask the question. Sometimes getting an answer is fast, sometimes it takes a little longer. Garbinlove explains that the process was the same as usual, only because it might take a little longer.
Why did this take so long?
There are many different reasons why they are with us.
“One of our best”
Nylander played in the World Cup Finals in both 2017 (gold medal) and 2019.
In this regard, Nylander has 32 points in 18 matches. In the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, he scored 80 points in 81 games.
I think he’s one of our best offensive players in the National Hockey League. He’s had a great season, probably his best ever and he’s growing every year and becoming a better hockey player.
Strengthening Nylander’s World Cup squad means Linus Carlson is leaving the tournament.
Lucas Woolmark would like to play with the Toronto star.
– Probably a blow to the ass, Wallmark smiles.
We have many good players, but Nellit is a star and an artist. It will make the team better of course. Incredibly skilled player and tough reinforcements.