SIMMONS: Is this who William Nylander really is? Or is he just a one-year wonder?

William Nylander, playing the best hockey of his life, is about to sign a contract that will pay him more than all but just what a handful of players are earning in the National Hockey League. They got a deal with Nylander five years ago, signing him for just under $7 million a year. GM Treliving, Maple Leafs hopeful that reset plan for Samsonov works LEAFS TAKEAWAYS: Beating Kings right way, Nylander rightfully going to get paid The new contract will kick in next season for Nylander and, with it, will come a different kind of pressure. Matthews moves from $11 million to $14 million next season. He seems rather immune to expectations other than his own.