Confirmed with Link: Alex Nylander signed 1 yr deal $775K (Waived Dec 11th)

[MSZ]

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-

year contract. The contract is worth $775,000. With the signing, Nylander has been recalled to the Maple

Leafs while forward Matthew Knies has been placed on injured reserve (upper body) retroactive to

November 20.

Nylander, 26, has posted 12 points (eight goals, four assists) in 14 games with the Toronto Marlies (AHL)

this season. The 6’1, 205-pound forward has skated in 344 career regular season AHL games recording

222 points (102 goals, 120 assists) split between Toronto, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Rockford and Rochester

while adding six points (three goals, three assists) in nine playoff games. The Calgary, AB native has

collected 49 points (25 goals, 24 assists) in 121 career NHL games split between Columbus, Pittsburgh,

Chicago and Buffalo and skated in eight playoff games.

Internationally, Nylander represented Sweden at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championships, capturing a

silver medal.

Nylander joined the organization as a free agent, signing a one-year AHL contract on July 28, 2024. He was

originally selected by the Sabres in the first round (8th overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft.

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[Jimmy Firecracker]

Nylander Squared.

 

[1specter]

He will be useful carrying Willy's bags and tying up his skates.

 

[Menzinger]

He's seemingly played well, and had a lot of promise last year in the league.

Perfect low risk potential high reward gamble

 

[Warden of the North]

Nice. No risk move.

 

[arso40]

Someone was saying it wasn’t happening where is he

 

[Leafsfan74]

He will be useful carrying Willy's bags and tying up his skates.

Give me $775k and I will gladly carry his bags and tie his overpriced shoes. I'd even rub his back once in awhile (shirt on of course).

 

[thewave]

Called it in the other thread.

 

[leafsfan5]

Need the Nylander-Nylander pairing on a line!!

 

[SprDaVE]

Ehhhh I guess we're down to this due to injuries. But once we're healthy, not sure he will play over just about anyone. He sucks defensively and our top 9 is pretty full. I'm not a fan of his game.

Maybe this is pre-cursor to a trade in a week or two if he does well.

 

[peconcan]

Give him a top 6 role with his brother when we have all these injuries. He will be useless playing in the bottom 6

 

[PanniniClaus]

Pretty easy to imagine him in Sunday

 

[The Iceman]

Give me $775k and I will gladly carry his bags and tie his overpriced shoes. I'd even rub his back once in awhile (shirt on of course).

You would have to catch him before the game then.
After the game it is TARP-OFF 24 x 7

 

[MSZ]

Need the Nylander-Nylander pairing on a line!!

First brothers suiting up for the Leafs since the Ihnacak brothers.

 

[leafsfan5]

Ehhhh I guess we're down to this due to injuries. But once we're healthy, not sure he will play over just about anyone. He sucks defensively and our top 9 is pretty full. I'm not a fan of his game.

Maybe this is pre-cursor to a trade in a week or two if he does well.

It definitely feels like just for the time being, we have 7 forwards on IR so they need anyone they can get to step in

 

[arso40]

It definitely feels like just for the time being, we have 7 forwards on IR so they need anyone they can get to step in

But why not call up a player that’s on a two way deal that doesn’t require waivers like Tverberg or roni

 

[cyris]

Like other have said complete no risk signing.
That said I don’t see home being a Berube type player at all but who knows maybe he finds some chemistry playing with his brother

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Does he need waivers? I’m imagining they’re calling him up on an emergency basis so when we get a bit healthier he can go back to the Marlies with no issues.

 

[1specter]

But why not call up a player that’s on a two way deal that doesn’t require waivers like Tverberg or roni

They probably want to go with someone who has a bit of NHL experience rather than bringing in more guys playing their first NHL games. Nylander is also a goal scorer and that's something they are sorely lacking in the bottom six. Alex has also had a good season in the AHL so far while Tverberg is struggling and Roni has just been ok.

 

[cyris]

Does he need waivers? I’m imagining they’re caring him up on an emergency basis so when we get a bit healthier he can go back to the Marlies with no issues.

I don’t believe so. That is only for guys who were playing in Europe.
He would need waiver to play for the Marlies now tho

 

[leafsfan5]

But why not call up a player that’s on a two way deal that doesn’t require waivers like Tverberg or roni

Maybe get some offensive ability in there, we have a ton of talent out

 

[Anthrax442]

I was saying all along. All the haters can kiss my ass

 

[GoonieFace]

First brothers suiting up for the Leafs since the Ihnacak brothers.

You forgot the Berg brothers, Aki and Bill….

 

[Suntouchable13]

If Domi goes on Sunday, then Alex won’t be playing. I mean, it’s very doubtful. I think he is just insurance in case they need him.

 

[arso40]

If Domi goes on Sunday, then Alex won’t be playing. I mean, it’s very doubtful. I think he is just insurance in case they need him.

They aren’t rushing domi bacc so he’s in unless something else transpires