We are mere weeks away from training camp and the players are starting to get back into the routine of talking to the media, and the media talking about the players.

Both William Nylandet and Sportsnets Chris Johnston shook off the summer rust and got together for a late summer chat at the NHL European Media Tour.

Maple Leafs’ William Nylander ready to ‘dominate’ after whirlwind year

Nylander has basically been distraction-free while spending most of the last three months training here in Sweden. He feels for teammate Mitch Marner, a restricted free agent who currently remains without a contract, because of the emotional roller-coaster negotiations can take you on.

"There will be a solution at one point in time, but you don’t know when"

Nylander also shared his new look with photographers and he is here and ready to do what it takes to get you into this gently used bronze 1982 Honda Accord

That is quite the look for William. Hopefully our links look just as good.

NHL Mailbag: What’s the endgame of Mitch Marner’s contract?

Hopefully it's a....snap.

Toronto Maple Leafs should offer Michael Stone a professional tryout contract

But, should they?

Can Jordan Schwartz Make the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Yeah, maybe, why not?

Report: Joe Thornton will re-sign with San Jose Sharks in 'near future' - TSN.ca

But still no Marleau deal....

Jets' status as Stanley Cup contenders takes hit with loss of several key players | CBC Sports

Finally some good news in the world!

Enjoy your day everybody!

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