Nylander protecting the lead in the last minute

Been feeling this way for a while now and wondering if I’m alone in this thinking.

I understand that we pay the guy a lot and should rely on him to produce, we pay him for his offence much more than his defence.

I also understand why he is always on the ice in the last minute when the leafs have a 1 goal lead.

He’s not a physical player (6 hits in 53 games) which in my mind does not prevent him from breaking up the play by separating man from puck… or at least causing mayhem which can take time off the clock.

He is also eager to step in the lane and steal the puck to score a goal (33 goals in 53 games).

Truth be told I’d rather see Nylander out there instead of Holmberg, Lorentz, or Dewar.

Am I crazy for thinking this?