Berube: Maple Leafs 'need more' from Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is looking for star forward William Nylander to turn things around following a slow start to the season.

"Willy needs more shots. He doesn't have enough shots. I think in Detroit, didn't have any. Had one or two tonight," Berube told reporters after Monday's 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. "He needs to attack more, he needs to shoot more, he's got to get on the inside more. ... So yes, we do need more out of him."

Nylander has three shots - only two at five-on-five - in three games this season. While he does have four points, his lone goal and one of his assists came versus an empty net in Wednesday's season-opening win over the Montreal Canadiens.

"There is shifts and times where he is skating, but ... it's not enough," Berube added. "We need more out of him."

When asked what might be the reason for Nylander's slow start, Berube noted that cycling through linemates could be a factor. The Maple Leafs have yet to find a consistent left winger alongside Nylander and center John Tavares on the second line, with Bobby McMann, Matias Maccelli, and others making appearances.

"I think it's a little bit new linemates, too, but I don't know exactly what it is, to be honest with you," Berube said. "But I'll have a conversation with him and see where he's at and what's going on."

Nylander led the Maple Leafs with 45 goals last season - his third straight campaign of at least 40 goals. He's also racked up at least 250 shots in each of the last four seasons, good for second on the team each of those years.