ALEX
NYLANDER
#92 -
RW
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
192 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
4
years
Debut
Apr 3, 2017
Born
Mar 2, 1998
(27 yrs)
Calgary, Alberta
Drafted
Drafted by Buffalo in 2016 (1/8).
Drafted from
Mississauga (OHL)
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Chicago in 2022.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-03 |
Assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).
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| 2022-07-11 |
Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a one-year two-way contract extension.
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| 2022-01-05 |
Assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).
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| 2022-01-05 |
Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks
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The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired winger Alex Nylander from the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Sam Lafferty. |
| 2021-10-10 |
Assigned to the Rockford IceHogs (AHL).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Hockey League | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 2015-16 |
| OHL | Emms Family Award Rookie of the Year | 2015-16 |
| OHL | First All-Rookie Team First All-Rookie Team | 2015-16 |
| OHL | Third All-Star Team Third All-Star Team | 2015-16 |
| WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team | 2016-17 |
News
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Rotowire
Fri, Dec 08, 2023 at 11:16 AM
Nylander was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Rotowire
Sun, Dec 03, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Nylander was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.
Scouting Report
Has excellent shiftiness and tremendous puck skills. Is a very creative playmaker who can also finish off plays himself. Is versatile enough to play either wing position and owns a projectable frame. Needs to get physically stronger (and fill out his 6-1 frame) to prove he can be a major point producer at the highest level. Must also improve his overall play whenever he does not have the puck.
Long Range Potential: Creative, highly talented scoring winger with good upside.
