Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) NHL Draft Eligible 2016 Position Forward Name Alexander Nylander | Shoots Right Parents Michael Nylander OHL team Mississauga Steelheads Siblings William Nylander | |
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Weight 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb) | ||
Alexander nylander s filthy shootout goal
Alexander Maximiliam Michael Junior Nylander Altelius (born 2 March 1998) is a Canadian-born Swedish ice hockey winger who currently plays with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 8th overall by the Sabres in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
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- Alexander nylander s filthy shootout goal
- The Future of Buffalo Alexander Nylander
- Major junior
- Professional
- International play
- Personal life
- References
The Future of Buffalo - Alexander Nylander
Major junior
Nylander was selected 12th overall by the Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League at the 2015 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft. On 5 September 2015, Nylander committed to Steelheads with his father joining as assistant coach. His reasons for joining include being close to his brother William and to have the chance to play the Canadian style of hockey.
In his only season with the Steelheads, Nylander led all rookies in scoring, and was awarded both the Emms Family Award as OHL Rookie of the Year and CHL Rookie of the Year.
Leading up to the NHL draft, Nylander was ranked the No. 3 North American skater. He was described as a dynamic offensive player with a great shot and playmaking ability.
Professional
Nylander was selected 8th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2016 NHL Draft. On 15 July 2016, the Sabres signed Nylander to a three-year entry-level contract.
International play
At the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championships held in Helsinki, Nylander led the Swedish team in points with four goals and five assists. Team Sweden finished fourth at the tournament.
Personal life
Alexander 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, and spending the summers in Sweden.
His older brother is William Nylander, who currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was also drafted 8th overall.