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RW Alexander Nylander (2016, 8th, BUF)

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BackEndHockey said:
I've admittedly only watched him once (St.Johns vs Rochester) but you can tell he has the skill, at the very least. Broke into the zone a lot but this was during his cold streak so he didn't put up points

The best (opposition) forwards I've seen in St Johns have been he, Vrana, Kapanen
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Anyone that watched the WJC should know how good he is. He tied Kaprizov for the lead in both PPG and points while, as far as I know, being young enough to play at the next WJC.

He certainly has top line potential regardless of how "badly" he has done in the AHL this year. I think people's expectations have become a bit too high after seeing guys like William and Rantanen tear up the AHL immediately as teenagers.
 
gretskidoo said:
Anyone that watched the WJC should know how good he is. He tied Kaprizov for the lead in both PPG and points while, as far as I know, being young enough to play at the next WJC.

He certainly has top line potential regardless of how "badly" he has done in the AHL this year. I think people's expectations have become a bit too high after seeing guys like William and Rantanen tear up the AHL immediately as teenagers.
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Oh for sure. I (personally) think he was the best forward i've seen (didn't get to see W.Nylander etc. due to personal reasons) despite Vrana having something like 3 points and controlling the game, due to the fact the IceCaps not being able to keep a line together.

And I did watch the WJC, he did great against Canada but I was too busy watching Hischier and Canada in general and I don't really like falling for WJC hype (see: my thoughts on Jost)
 
Bylsma is really putting the kid in a position to succeed... Oh well I'm sure the Bylsma shuffle will have him playing all over the lineup at times.
 
Mark Kandy said:
Any comment on his NHL debut from someone who watched the game?
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He's still too tiny, but made a few nice turns on the boards to shake guys, coupled with a few nice passes. Could stickhandle without looking at the puck, which is surprising to see out of our bottom six. Got knocked around and knocked off the puck a few times, you could tell the game was still a bit too fast for him.

About what you'd expect. Not good, not bad.
 
The Nylander boys add muscle easily. Huge change in Alex's upper body in just months.

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Sabers fans don't have to worry. His dad is a former pro and his brother has done everything right so far. He has something a lot of prospects wish they had in a personal support group they trust and who has someone else a few steps ahead of them.

He's going to bulk up, and I expect a big year in the AHL for him next year assuming he goes back.
 
Judging by this picture, he's bulked up considerably over the last year

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Unfortunately it's all upper body strength. He should take a hint from Eichel
 
Alexander Nylanders potential

This guy seems underrated compared to his brother. Yes his AHL season was bad (but so was his team and coaching), but he showed great skill at the WJC, scoring at better pace then William.


Alex Nylander playing WJC at 17 year old
11p in 7 games.

William Nylander playing WJC at 17 years old.
Didnt make the team

Alex Nylander playing WJC at 18 years old:
12p in 7 games.

William Nylander playing WJC at 18 years old:
10 in 7 games.



Anyone think he can light up the AHL this season?
 
Firenze1 said:
This guy seems underrated compared to his brother. Yes his AHL season was bad (but so was his team and coaching), but he showed great skill at the WJC, scoring at better pace then William.


Alex Nylander playing WJC at 17 year old
11p in 7 games.

William Nylander playing WJC at 17 years old.
Didnt make the team

Alex Nylander playing WJC at 18 years old:
12p in 7 games.

William Nylander playing WJC at 18 years old:
10 in 7 games.



Anyone think he can light up the AHL this season?
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2 posts in. Decides to start a Nylander thread where he just outright ignores the largest sample size, in favor of the smaller one to compare him to his brother. This should go well........

The AHL is by far the biggest and most relevant sample size, and in no way should it be discounted in favor of the WJC.

He could light up the AHL, but he needs to get way stronger on the puck. He's not as good a skater as his brother, so the lack of ability to hold off defenders is more noticable at the pro-level. Well see if he successfully bulks up like Willy did between his D+1 and D+2.
 
93LEAFS said:
2 posts in. Decides to start a Nylander thread where he just outright ignores the largest sample size, in favor of the smaller one to compare him to his brother. This should go well........

The AHL is by far the biggest and most relevant sample size, and in no way should it be discounted in favor of the WJC.

He could light up the AHL, but he needs to get way stronger on the puck. He's not as good a skater as his brother, so the lack of ability to hold off defenders is more noticable at the pro-level. Well see if he successfully bulks up like Willy did between his D+1 and D+2.
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looks like he's doing it
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93LEAFS said:
2 posts in. Decides to start a Nylander thread where he just outright ignores the largest sample size, in favor of the smaller one to compare him to his brother. This should go well........

The AHL is by far the biggest and most relevant sample size, and in no way should it be discounted in favor of the WJC.

He could light up the AHL, but he needs to get way stronger on the puck. He's not as good a skater as his brother, so the lack of ability to hold off defenders is more noticable at the pro-level. Well see if he successfully bulks up like Willy did between his D+1 and D+2.
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Alex Nylander just bulked up:

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He's raw compared to his brother at the same age. William is a better skater, playmaker, line-driver, and plays a more mature game . Their shots are different (Alex's harder, Willy's more accurate), but will probably be comparable in effectiveness. Alex is maybe a bit more explosive but isn't a possession oriented player like his brother.

Their AHL performances are telling. William was much more "pro-ready". Of course on hfboards that seems to indicate to many that Alex just has more room to grow than his brother, but I tend to disagree with that train of thought. Still a nice prospect, just not quite the same calibre in my eyes. Regardless I expect a big step forward for both players next season. Alex could very well dominate the AHL.
 
Firenze1 said:
This guy seems underrated compared to his brother. Yes his AHL season was bad (but so was his team and coaching), but he showed great skill at the WJC, scoring at better pace then William.


Alex Nylander playing WJC at 17 year old
11p in 7 games.

William Nylander playing WJC at 17 years old.
Didnt make the team

Alex Nylander playing WJC at 18 years old:
12p in 7 games.

William Nylander playing WJC at 18 years old:
10 in 7 games.



Anyone think he can light up the AHL this season?
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His offseason workout plan is off to a great start. He has added some much needed muscle to his frame. He was an 18 year old playing in the AHL on a team with poor coaching and a roster not built to be competitive(for whatever reason).

It remains to be seen whether that will translate to success, but it should help him himself more confidence in the physical/grinding portion of the game. He has the talent to be successful, but a better structured team and coached team will go a long way whether or not he will light up the AHL.

Can he? yes, IMO. Will he? remains to be seen.
 
TIGERCOOL said:
He's raw compared to his brother at the same age. William is a better skater, playmaker, line-driver, and plays a more mature game . Their shots are different (Alex's harder, Willy's more accurate), but will probably be comparable in effectiveness. Alex is maybe a bit more explosive but isn't a possession oriented player like his brother.

Their AHL performances are telling. William was much more "pro-ready". Of course on hfboards that seems to indicate to many that Alex just has more room to grow than his brother, but I tend to disagree with that train of thought. Still a nice prospect, just not quite the same calibre in my eyes. Regardless I expect a big step forward for both players next season. Alex could very well dominate the AHL.
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Well alex came from junior to AHL.
William came from mens league to AHL. Easier to adapt for William.

I still think Alex is just as talented (remember they both went #8 in the draft)
 
I don't see Alex becoming as good as William, William was the MVP of the WHC. All I want from Alex is for him to become a 25+ goal winger.
 

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