The real reason why William Nylander has been absent from games

Sid and Meredith chat about the reported reason for Nylander’s absence.
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[@minnierapos8693]

I hope you feel better William. Wishing you a speedy recovery .❤

[@matthewajtay9700]

Hopefully everything is okay, prayers to Nylander for good health.

[@victoria3241]

Severe migraines are no joke. Im busy puking my guts out with them. And theres so many types of migraines too. Got a vestibular migraine that caused me to get vertigo for 3 weeks. If this is the cause, thats a legitimate reason to stay off the ice

[@JC-be4fu]

Absolutely. They are not fun. I have the same type as you which first presented as meniere's disease. Had to stop working. God Bless Willy.

[@Veopoz]

Can Sid just come out of the closet already 😅 What a Queen

[@mckessa17]

Ya fits in perfect on woman's tv

[@andrewmachado6988]

I do my fair share of ripping on the Leafs, but I don’t attack individual players. People need to cut these guys some slack. At the end of the day they’re people just like us. If the tables were turned I’m sure many of the people who talk trash wouldn’t want to come online and see people speaking negatively about them.

[@kiroolioneaver8532]

You can rip individual players but there's a line between critiquing on and off ice things. Personal attacks are not on board but they're paid a lot to perform and if they aren;t as a fan you can say so lol

[@jerryrikki9466]

If everyone in the comment section had a million in their bank account there'd be alot less negative comments

[@billboggs6641]

They're nothing like me. I can't even afford to go out to a restaurant anymore

[@rona6063]

People dont pay me money to come watch me work at my office.

[@aceventuraify]

Just the timing is what people are having a hard time wrapping their heads around. He hasn’t missed a game in 7 years, he plays in a meaningless game 82, plays the full game without a noticeable incident then somehow he’s out for game one the most important game of his life.

[@frankpanico7613]

Boston is giving Maple Leafs a headache

[@JC-be4fu]

😂

[@B.Jewels]

and they're poisoning their food

[@tml184]

Kelly Clarkson with Sid on BT. Nice.

[@lavans06]

🤣 damn

[@rebeltvr6046]

I'd still smash.

[@DPSARAUJO]

lol 😂❤

[@serenitynow6513]

It should have come out earlier. The majority of normal people understand totally that you can’t play under these circumstances let alone manage to even walk to your bathroom with a migraine.

[@jockejocke1]

But he took part in team practice after game 2, and laughed and skated with the guys, or was that just a rumor?

[@serenitynow6513]

@@jockejocke1 He did, but we don’t know how his head was at that moment. Doesn’t really matter what we think, he can do whatever the hell he wants. Who are we to say anything.

[@anthonylarson7919]

it is nobody else's business when it comes to anyone's personal health. It is weird that athletes health is public..it is a job and there are HIIPA laws

[@WW3_Soon]

@@anthonylarson7919 So, take me back to Constantinople No, you can't go back to Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Why did Constantinople get the works? That's nobody's business but the Turks

[@colinwilson6346]

Dark room no noise or light till it flocks off. Sucks nothing works just gotta run it's course

[@NewfyManDan]

come on Nylander! get better and give us a series win! Go Leafs Go!

[@BrianStorin]

I've been there! Young man hockey is a game don't risk ur physical and mental health.......get well soon...

[@RG-lr4pk]

Nylander will be ready to go on May 10 for the World Championship.

[@darrylcpreston4043]

The Muskoka Five live on, at least in spirit.

[@carlharrison4900]

Not 'at least in spirit'; they were on the bench, Saturday night, mouthing each other and selecting the best cottage [of many].

[@deahelkcunklaer2180]

Personal medical conditions should not be reported on by the media unless released by the individual involved. If I were Willy I'd start a law suit to stop this from happening in the future.

[@user-xg8ig6zx5r]

Wow the TML curse is real! We need to just fold this team up because it seems there is ALWAYS something that comes up in playoffs!

[@bikingD]

Because the NHL is in bed with betting sites anytime there is an injury or anything should be mandatory full disclosure. I don't bet but this really puts in question about the legitimacy of the league. With no explanation sorry the mind goes there as millions if not billions on the line. Between the Raptors situation with betting and Otani's betting situation and how quickly both disappeared. Only solution full disclosure or ban sports betting.

[@TheFlightLevel]

Leafs only made the playoffs with Auston Matthew’s goal output! Take away all those 1 goal and OT wins and the Leafs would not be playing post-season. You need a team to win in the playoffs!

[@automatoncollectives7237]

And to win in the playoffs requires: depth, solid goaltending and very good defence, which Toronto lack.

[@jockejocke1]

@@automatoncollectives7237 and balls, which Toronto also lack

[@warrenlafond1878]

I always thought migraines would have an effect on folks with active minds that spend a good amount of time thinking with reason... and now Skid says he gets them.... who would have thunk it

[@AlistairArbour-qi3xp]

Get well soon Willy ❤

[@troyzieman7177]

A couple of things . First , Toronto sports franchises suck they have a few years of a bright spot then disappear for decades . The media goes on and on about climate change , but when earm weather shows up they are giddy with excitement . " Bring the heat" !!

[@BK-mk3vi]

This is a good chance for the other guys to really step up their game, especially Marner. Can’t just rely on Mathews & Nylander. Tavares, Domi, Bertuzzi, Marner, Samsonov, Rielly gotta step up and play much more aggressive against a physical team like Boston.

[@zdenekdurco3011]

BK- TORONTO 👎🐏😂😂😂.

[@frankieb8591]

I can’t wait for tomorrow morning

[@marcelstanford430]

The pressure of expectation is weighing on him. A high salary does indeed come with a price for some people.

[@szahmad2416]

That and the first direct hit he's had against him in a long time vs. Detroit or Florida; forgot which.

[@gomesyontube]

cluster headaches ?

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

It’s the playoffs PLAY THROUGH IT!!!

[@jansondennis2438]

when men were men and pride for the NHL and the city thay play for. how time has changed

[@user-dm8gn7ir6c]

Holy crap can I get one of these headache???? OHWAIT I CHEER FOR THE LEAfS. I don’t want him on the ice or payroll

[@igamehard8860]

migraines... sounds like my wife

[@beewhitty1424]

I just watched a video of nylander after practice today and he told the media that it's none of their business it's personal so it's not a headache

[@kylejohnston6384]

U don’t know that

[@tml184]

This is not news. We have heard migraines for the last few days.

[@frankieb8591]

Still suspicious

[@Sam19509]

I heard he contracted an STD at a club.😂😂

[@larscederberg8564]

People have the right to know because we spend a lot of money on tickets also migraines is not fun at all hope Nylander is getting better

[@murraymcfadyen5462]

I hope Bobby McMann gets back too he been playing with souch grit

[@VanIsland69er]

It’s not a Friday until you SEE a who-haw *

[@jeffreyadams648]

Bystander will get better over the summer, the real issues are: where’s McMann and the leafs’ goalie. What would the series be if Swayman was playing in blue and white?

[@automatoncollectives7237]

Regardless, the Leafs’ aren’t winning a Cup anytime soon. They lack the depth to go very far.

[@szahmad2416]

Unless they learn real fast how to adapt. A little late for that, though.

[@lunarmizt388]

First time I ever had a migraine my vision in my left eye went black and I had to leave school

[@Nogie-sj5dd]

He knew they would lose didn’t want to be apart of it

[@user-wj9su1tu6k]

A light jacket and some trousers lol

[@dannielturba9642]

Get healthy,,,can’t use a player,that has a bad migraine! Boston would love it!

[@user-vb1rf4pk4y]

anyone living in Toronto area that is a golfer book your tee times now, golf courses gonna be flooded with Leafs real quick....

[@wesleyp3579]

Still don’t understand how it can be migraines when he’s practiced how many times since the series started? 3? 4? It’d be better if he wasn’t skating at all because then it could be anything. But this doesn’t add up

[@doinitforfun888]

With this skill lineup the leafs should be blowing Boston out. It's the PP that so slow and predictable.

[@biglemoncoke4095]

Don't worry. Two more games, Nylander will reappear on the golf course...

[@forte7991]

😂😂😂

[@georgelabottum7448]

Jerk!

[@user-gk7ri1em4x]

Doesn't matter. The Leafs are gonna lose the series with Nylander or without him. They will never get anywhere with this core four - zero chance!

[@automatoncollectives7237]

Zero chance they ever win a Cup anytime soon.

[@williamterrymasters1934]

People can think this world theirs but it isn’t it’s the Lord’s by Christ a Spirit

[@Chris-hp2gg]

Take the money and run.😂

[@rrusselljr67]

Surprise you’re still suffering Sid.

[@tml184]

He's a wimp.

[@swavekbu4959]

If Nylander plays game 4 you can expect every Bruin on the ice to target him from the opening face-off and nail him as hard as they can.

[@darrylcpreston4043]

Nope; why bother?

[@ardenherman4176]

Willy . I get migraines from eating bananas. Don't know why but it is crappy.

[@tml184]

Don't eat bananas. Simple.

[@ardenherman4176]

@tml184 nope don't touch them anymore

[@Mr.Eeeeeeeee]

It might be severe allergies that are causing the migraines. He should take some Sudafed.

[@livewithaffection6905]

Quick…bring in the Medical Medium and get Nylander on celery juice stat!!!

[@user-ku2jf2bp8n]

3-1 Boston

[@williamterrymasters1934]

What he needs is GOD a Spirit that created the heaven and the earth and man not people 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@greglemrow3917]

We called but he didn't answer. In the meantime, medicine.

[@williamterrymasters1934]

@@greglemrow3917Who is we not I?

[@greglemrow3917]

@@williamterrymasters1934 Tsk tsk, guess we know why he hasn't answered. Someone wasn't pulling his weight.

[@williamterrymasters1934]

@@greglemrow3917Are you a man a male in the flesh?

[@AJTheDJofficial]

Does Sid not know what camera to look at 😅lol.

[@tml184]

He's not bright.

[@thomaswebb7732]

Migraines are the absolute worst.

[@raymond3835]

I wonder if Marner is having Migraines? get better soon Willy.

[@angrydalailama6089]

Nah, just PMS.

[@kaboom9081]

Boston might lose Ullmark during the summer just please don't let it be to the Leafs or any team in the east.

[@jimlangdon1947]

Other than Matthews sometimes playing as a super star - the Leaf Core 4 don’t make a positive difference except in the regular season. Sorry for Nylander’s mental health issues - headaches are a serious issue. It likely doesn’t matter if Nylander plays in playoff games or not - the Leafs are like 8 wins versus 1 loss without Core 4 players like Morgan. So these overpaid Leaf Core 4 playoff disappointments - don’t really matter in the playoffs, and they don’t really help us Leaf Playoff supporters. It is players like Domi who work and really care. 😀 Go Leafs go!

[@maydanlex]

@@ryansmith8733 There'll always be haters.

[@szahmad2416]

@@ryansmith8733 regular season again? Why does that matter in the playoffs? And thank goodness for "terrible" fans! They're the smart ones.

[@automatoncollectives7237]

Domi was cost the Leafs more in this series than has helped them.

[@automatoncollectives7237]

@@szahmad2416 Well said.

[@automatoncollectives7237]

@@ryansmith8733 He’s a terrible fan for not being misguidedly delusional? True fans will call the team out. No team in history has won a Cup built the way Toronto is, fact.

[@forte7991]

He has a migraine. Concussion symptoms

[@szahmad2416]

The only thing I have to complain about Nylander right now is his contract.

[@dirtysanchez5154]

Lol are you signing the checks

[@szahmad2416]

@@dirtysanchez5154 no...but I get to watch the crappy product on the ice when we don't have a good goalie or defense because we sunk so much on his contract.

[@user-lk5qo1tw4c]

​@@szahmad2416 You're blaming our best playoff performer the last cpl years and guy who just put up 98 points? Nylander is hardly the Leafs biggest problem.

[@szahmad2416]

@@user-lk5qo1tw4c like I said, I'm not blaming him. I'm blaming his contract. That IS one of the major problems.

[@user-lk5qo1tw4c]

@@szahmad2416 That's a managerial issue for sure. Dubas was more focused on being people's buddy not their boss. But yea if the leafs have another early exit one of the big contracts has to go and to be perfectly honest I'm trading Marner before Nylander.

[@TheSf49erfan]

Migraines suck..but everyone goes to work with those..I do and I’m a construction worker. he played every single game, impeccable timing that it started 1st day of the playoffs…and if he was having them before the playoffs, means that he was playing for 100 points then bailed when he failed to do so. I am sure he got tested to make sure that it’s nothing life threatening such as an aneurysm or a tumour, which I’m glad it is not….but a migraine, no sympathy here from me.

[@bucketophil]

No. “Everyone” does not go to work with migraines. I’m not sure what sort of migraines you have: but perhaps learn before you spread misinformation.

[@tomfilipiak3511]

Sir,that is a pretty broad statement,common sense would say,everyone’s,pain,is handled differently,per individual! I think your statement is asinine and bogus in nature!We are all cut from different clothes,I am sure with the play offs lurking,no cups in 57 years,his contract,the media,equals stress!Chill out and say a prayer,after all it’s only a game!

[@richardhayling4339]

@@bucketophilI suffer from them all the time ….I have no time for migraines I keep popping Advil till I reach the magic number that the migraine stops …sometimes I take 12 or more Advil but it gets rid of it every time… I can’t stop life for a migraine nor should anyone have to….but a lot of people today will call in sick with a hangnail …lol

[@OwenRona]

Sorry but I’m not sure you know what a Migraine actually is … Migraines are not, “Owie! My head hurts from drinking too much beer the night before.”

[@richardhayling4339]

@@OwenRona I know that ….I don’t drink at all…..I know what a migraine is….like I said I get them all the time I can’t even see straight when they come on they will even make me vomit

[@cackoocacho1629]

The sooner ol' Willie comes back, the sooner Boston can put him on a stretcher. Come back soon, Willie.

[@gary094]

Ohtani is in town for the weekend series. No one cares for the Leafs anymore.

[@mikev.9211]

Yes, Ohtani is officially on a plane to Toronto this time 😂

[@mikev.9211]

The Leafs could have a summer gig with being golf instructors!

[@dingbatjack1234]

Wokeee weirdooos

[@phillipsheridan8658]

10 million dollars take a few advil and get on the ice earn that 10 m

[@howiemicks5603]

Take a pill 💊

[@tml184]

Migraines? He can pop a little morphine. Get on the ice.

[@adamsteele6148]

Riiiiiight dumbass

[@guyh.4121]

Sissy Sixeiro no longer a sports guy. William Bystander shouldn’t bother about the playoffs because he’s getting his big payday, next season. Why bother getting pounded by the Bruins when he can sit out and get his cookies during the regular season? If he comes back Marchand will personally help his recovery.

[@aubytrice1868]

He is scared.

[@pacman3556]

Nylander isn't playing because he got a new set of Ping Golf Clubs and decided to test them out a few days earlier then the rest of the team.

[@jamiecaskenette]

Those new pings are pretty sweet a bit pricey but with Willy's new contract I doubt they will break the bank. Gotta cut Willy some slack I'd certainly be anxious to put them into play.

[@overwatchtactical888]

Gonnareah?