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William Nylander
File:William Nylander 2014-2.jpg
Nylander playing a preseason game in 2014
Born (1996-05-01) 1 May 1996 (age 28)
Calgary, Alberta
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Toronto Maple Leafs
Modo Hockey
NHL draft 8th overall, 2014
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2013–present

William Andrew Michael Junior Nylander Altelius (born 1 May 1996) is a Canadian-born Swedish professional ice hockey player currently for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nylander was selected by the Maple Leafs in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

On 14 February 2013, Nylander made his Allsvenskan debut. Playing alongside his father Michael Nylander with Södertälje SK, he earned an assist in his first professional game on a goal by Robert Carlsson.[1]

Nylander closed out his 2013-14 season with a successful 22 game rookie stint in the SHL where he would play as many as 20 minutes a night.[2] Ranked as a top prospect in the 2014 draft, he was selected 8th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs.[3][4] Nylander was highly praised for his offensive talent and puck moving abilities, however criticisms were drawn to his defensive game and small stature, clocking in at 5 foot 9 inches, and weighing 169 pounds at the draft combine.[5]

Toronto Maple Leafs

File:William Nylander 2014-1.jpg
Nylander being selected at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft

After being drafted 8th overall, the Leafs announced they had signed Nylander to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC) on 18 August 2014.[6]

Nylander impressed early, scoring a pre-season goal against the Philadelphia Flyers. Later, at the 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, Nylander finished 5th in tournament scoring, the highest of any player not on Team Canada. Nylander was reassigned to the Toronto Marlies on 12 January 2015, in order to further his development.[7] Nylander experienced a sensational campaign despite joining the AHL squad mid–season, scoring 32 points in 37 games playing on the right–wing, and was vital in helping the Marlies reach the post–season, who were at the bottom of the standings prior to Nylander joining. Although he left Modo Hockey after 21 games in the 2014–15 SHL season, Nylander was mentioned as a possible candidate for the SHL Rookie of the Year award.[8]

Nylander made his NHL debut on 29 February 2016 against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the age of nineteen. He scored his first goal on 5 March 2016 against Andrew Hammond of the Ottawa Senators. His first NHL goal was assisted by Brooks Laich, who also assisted William's father Michael on his last NHL goal.

The next season, Nylander made the Maple Leafs roster full time. He debuted alongside Zach Hyman and Auston Matthews on October 12, 2016 in the season opener against the Ottawa Senators. Nylander quickly found chemistry with his linemates, helping Matthews set an NHL record for most goals scored in a rookie's debut with four by assisting on two of the goals.

International play

Despite being born in Canada, on 12 November 2012, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) ruled that the Canadian-born Nylander was eligible to represent Sweden in international play.[9] He went on to compete with Team Sweden at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge where he scored a tournament high eight assists,[10] leading his team to a gold medal win. In the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships, Nylander was the standout player of the tournament, winning the scoring race with 16 points in 7 games.

Personal

William was born in Calgary while his father, Michael Nylander, played for the Calgary Flames. He spent the majority of his youth in the United States where his father played for a multitude of NHL teams, spending the summers in Sweden.[11][12] His family later moved to Sweden when he was 14.

His younger brother is Buffalo Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander, who was selected eighth overall in the 2016 NHL Draft.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Chicago Mission U16 MWEHL 29 34 27 61 8 — — — — —
2011–12 Södertälje SK J20 8 1 3 4 2 4 0 5 5 2
2012–13 Södertälje SK Allsv 8 4 2 6 2 10 2 1 3 4
2012–13 Södertälje SK J20 27 15 28 43 14 5 3 5 8 2
2013–14 Modo Hockey SHL 22 1 6 7 6 2 0 0 0 0
2013–14 Rögle BK Allsv 18 4 4 8 10 — — — — —
2013–14 Södertälje SK Allsv 17 11 8 19 6 — — — — —
2014–15 Modo Hockey SHL 21 8 12 20 6 — — — — —
2014–15 Toronto Marlies AHL 37 14 18 32 4 5 0 3 3 0
2015–16 Toronto Marlies AHL 38 18 27 45 10 14 7 4 11 2
2015–16 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 22 6 9 15 4 — — — — —
NHL totals 22 6 9 15 4 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Sweden WHC17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 2 8 10 2
2013 Sweden WJC18 5th 5 2 1 3 2
2013 Sweden IH18 7th 4 4 2 6 4
2014 Sweden WJC18 4th 7 6 10 16 0
2015 Sweden WJC 4th 7 3 7 10 0
2016 Sweden WJC 4th 1 1 0 1 0
Junior totals 23 15 21 36 8

Awards and honours

Awards Year
J20 SuperElit most points by U-18 junior (43) 2012–13 [13]
World U-17 Hockey Challenge gold medal with Team Sweden 2013 [14]
AHL All-Star Classic 2016 [15]

References

  1. ^ "Former NHLer Michael Nylander and son William team up in Sweden". Sports Illustrated. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "FIs Mitch Marner or William Nylander the Leafs' best prospect?". Pension Plan Puppets. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Maple Leafs Select William Nylander". Toronto Maple Leafs. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Kasperi Kapanen, William Nylander headline 2014 NHL Central Scouting European rankings". National Hockey League. 8 April 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Nylander, William". National Hockey League. Retrieved 15 August 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Canadian, Press (18 August 2014). "Leafs sign eighth overall pick William Nylander to entry-level contract". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  7. ^ Arthur, Bruce (12 January 2015). "Maple Leafs give William Nylander room to grow: Arthur". Toronto Star. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
  8. ^ "Djupdyk i statistiken för kandidaterna till Årets Rookie". Swedish Hockey League. 4 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "OK to play for Sweden". International Ice Hockey Federation. 3 February 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "U17 WHC Most Assists". Elite Prospects.com. 3 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "Steelheads select Nylander and Haudum in 2014 CHL Import Draft".
  12. ^ "Canadian-born Nylander honing his craft over in Sweden". Hockey's Future.
  13. ^ "J20 SuperElit (Overall) Most Points by U18 Junior". Elite Prospects.com. 3 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ "Lindblom's Hat Trick leads Sweden to Gold medal game". The World Of Junior Hockey. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "Playing Rosters Announced for 2016 Toyota American Hockey League All-Star Classic". Toronto Marlies. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Toronto Maple Leafs first round draft pick
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