Nylander: Dubas said he won't trade me as long as he's Maple Leafs GM

William Nylander has been informed that he won't be shipped out as long as Kyle Dubas is in charge.

"Kyle has told me multiple times that as long as he’s here he’s not going to trade me," the Toronto Maple Leafs forward told reporters, including The Athletic's Jonas Siegel, on Monday.

Dubas all but confirmed Nylander's comment moments later.

"I don't think we want to get in the business of not having excellent young players," the general manager said, according to The Athletic's James Mirtle.

Nylander and the Leafs ended their contract impasse Saturday, coming to an agreement on a six-year deal minutes before the 5 p.m. ET deadline.