New theory suggests John Chayka asked William Nylander to waive his no-movement clause

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is playing his worst hockey, and there are theories that general manager John Chayka might be to blame.

William Nylander has completely lost a step after having a hot start to the season. On this recent six-game losing streak, he has gone completely cold and can barely register a shot.

Some believe there is some tension brewing between Nylander and his head coach, Jim Hiller. However, a new theory suggests it may actually be John Chayka who has ruffled the forward's feathers.

Did John Chayka ask William Nylander to waive his NMC?

During a segment on The Sid Seixeiro Show, a theory was floated that the reason Nylander is struggling right now is that Chayka asked Nylander if he would be willing to waive his no-movement clause.

This doesn't necessarily mean Chayka wants to trade Nylander. However, perhaps the general manager asked the question so that he would have options at his disposal.

Seixeiro admitted that this is the most interesting and plausible theory that he has heard so far. Quite frankly, we would have to agree.

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Why would Chayka want to trade Nylander?

There is one very simple reason why the Leafs would want to trade Nylander, and it all has to do with the team's desire for a top-four defenseman.

Those kinds of players are not cheap, and there is a world in which Nylander ends up getting the Maple Leafs exactly what they want.

Given Nylander's lack of playoff success over the years, it's not far-fetched to think that the Maple Leafs would be interested in moving on.

He has been part of the OG core four for a decade, and there is nothing to show for it. Perhaps a trade is what is best for all sides.

With the Leafs on a six-game losing streak, they need Nylander to snap out of this slump, regardless of what may have happened behind the scenes.

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