Jay Rosehill predicts William Nylander could hit 100 points and overshadow Mitch Marner in 2025-26 NHL season
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jay Rosehill has stirred excitement with a bold prediction for the 2025-26 NHL season. He believes William Nylander could finally hit the 100-point mark, a milestone that might even overshadow former teammate Mitch Marner, who is beginning a new chapter with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Why William Nylander could become the Maple Leafs' next 100-point star
Speaking on the Leafs Nation podcast, Rosehill highlighted how Toronto's offensive core could shift this year. Marner's offseason sign-and-trade to Vegas, where he signed an eight-year, $96 million deal, leaves Nylander in position to emerge as the Maple Leafs' primary star alongside Auston Matthews. Rosehill didn't hold back from predicting a breakout campaign that could place Nylander firmly among the NHL's elite scorers.
'I kind of had a little spicy one with Nylander, you know, cresting the 100-point threshold and overshadowing Mitch,'
Rosehill said.
Nylander has already proven he's capable of elite production. The 28-year-old winger posted 84 points last season, with 45 goals and 39 assists, his second-best career total. His new eight-year, $92 million contract ensures he'll remain a cornerstone in Toronto's lineup, and Rosehill believes the increased responsibility could push him to that elusive triple-digit season.
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Maple Leafs power play could unlock Nylander's 100-point potential
Toronto's power play quietly posted a 24% success rate last season despite stretches of inconsistency. Rosehill predicted the unit will be even stronger this year, with Nylander playing a central role. If the Maple Leafs convert more opportunities with the man advantage, Nylander's scoring totals could skyrocket, giving Toronto the offensive spark they need to compete in a challenging Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, all attention will be on Marner's transition to the Golden Knights.
While Vegas expects him to thrive as a top-line playmaker, questions remain about whether he can carry a team as its primary superstar, or if his impact is best realized in a more defined role.
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If Rosehill's prediction comes true and Nylander crosses the 100-point threshold, it could mark a defining shift for the Maple Leafs, one where the franchise finally steps out of its old core's shadow and embraces a new offensive leader.
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