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RW Alexander Nylander (2016, 8th, BUF)

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I wish he could control the game like his older brother, but that can come with time. That's one of the main things that separates them, along with skating. A.Nylander is no slouch at skating, but W.Nylander has the edge.

Would love the Leafs to grab him.
 
The Mentalist said:
That was my opinion so I don't know how it can be incorrect. You probably mean you disagree.

Let me explain. I know where Mcleod is rated, so I kind of expected someone to comment on that. Bear in mind both are 17 year olds. My observations were watching this game live. Alexander looked like he was on another level than Mcleod and Bastian. They are a good line that can be an even better line once the other 2 catch up to Nylander.

This was what I meant. Once they do, I think you will see Nylander play even better, which will also help Mcleod's stock and thus both their stocks.

Steelheads are a Young team that we have not seen the best of yet.
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In the 5 games I've watched the steelheads Nylander is the benefactor of Mcleod not the other way around. Mcleod does the heavy lifting while Nylander can be the free roamer. Also Bastian was just recently promoted to the 1st line and that's when it really took off.

Nylanders NHL comparison to me is a slightly bigger, more physical Jordan Eberle while Mcleod is a bigger, more physical Logan Couture.
 
TheLeastOfTheBunch said:
You expect the Bs to be in the bottom 10? Much more likely they grab one of the WC spots
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I'd say 3 teams get into playoff from our division and Tampa and Montreal should be locks, then you have Detroit, Ottawa, Buffalo, Florida, Boston fighting for 1 spot.

If Sweeney trades Lou at the deadline, (which is a must if he doesn't want to re-sign him), then I don't see us having any kind of chance, with this D+ Lou move Boston would be a bottom 10 team.
 
BB88 said:
I'd say 3 teams get into playoff from our division and Tampa and Montreal should be locks, then you have Detroit, Ottawa, Buffalo, Florida, Boston fighting for 1 spot.

If Sweeney trades Lou at the deadline, (which is a must if he doesn't want to re-sign him), then I don't see us having any kind of chance, with this D+ Lou move Boston would be a bottom 10 team.
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Hard to see you guys anywhere near a bottom 10 finish, considering the quality of play from Krejci, Bergeron and Lou. 2 points out with 2-3 games in hand... if they stay competitive like this, I doubt Sweeney will ship out important parts. More like add some depth dmen and scoring

Besides, as a Leafs fan I'd hate to see you guys get Alex Nylander or McLeod :D
 
TheLeastOfTheBunch said:
Hard to see you guys anywhere near a bottom 10 finish, considering the quality of play from Krejci, Bergeron and Lou. 2 points out with 2-3 games in hand... if they stay competitive like this, I doubt Sweeney will ship out important parts. More like add some depth dmen and scoring

Besides, as a Leafs fan I'd hate to see you guys get Alex Nylander or McLeod :D
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I don't think you understand the impact Lou has, he plays everywhere and excels everywhere, one of the best 2way wingers in the game who plays 19-22mins per night. He is the only true 1st line winger Boston has, without him we'd have 1 proven top6 winger in Marchand.

This is a re-tool year and every player who doesn't get re-signed at the end of year has to be shipped, Lou is way too good to be lost for free on a year like this.
The defense is a mess in the 5m range from the net, gives up ton of high quality scoring chances per game and loses every rebound battle.

But Nylander has started to intrest me more and will be reading the reports from him and appreciate all of those that can be found here.
 
landy92mack29 said:
In the 5 games I've watched the steelheads Nylander is the benefactor of Mcleod not the other way around. Mcleod does the heavy lifting while Nylander can be the free roamer. Also Bastian was just recently promoted to the 1st line and that's when it really took off.

Nylanders NHL comparison to me is a slightly bigger, more physical Jordan Eberle while Mcleod is a bigger, more physical Logan Couture.
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This is my observation as well. I seen several times where Mcleod would use his speed to break down the defense and force the goalie to commit to him and then pass to Nylander to tap it in a wide open net.
 
landy92mack29 said:
In the 5 games I've watched the steelheads Nylander is the benefactor of Mcleod not the other way around. Mcleod does the heavy lifting while Nylander can be the free roamer. Also Bastian was just recently promoted to the 1st line and that's when it really took off.

Nylanders NHL comparison to me is a slightly bigger, more physical Jordan Eberle while Mcleod is a bigger, more physical Logan Couture.
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Good to know. It's an interesting discussion. Mcleod is a noticable player. He has a high motor and what I call jam to his game. BTW I live in the GTA, I have seen my share of Steelheads games. I think it's fair to note Nylander is the highest draft eligible player not on high scoring Erie and London thus far this year in scoring. Perhaps it is a case of styles you prefer. But if you want a better finisher and IMO higher hockey IQ Nylander is ahead right now. He has the NHL shot already, he has the skating, he has the hockey IQ, and he has the size that will translate to the NHL. I think he will be the better offensive player of the 2.
 
In my opinion all 3 players (McLeod, Nylander and Bastian) complement eachother. McLeod is the usually the one to carry puck into zone looking for open player. Bastian frees up some room down low and goes to net while Nylander is the deadly shot and finisher.

As a Steelheads season ticket holder I am more of a McLeod fan but think Nylander shouldnt be selected too far after McLeod.
 
A Nylander vs Mcleod comparison is similar to Kane vs Toews. One is a better offensive player that cant do much else vs a complete player that you can put out in any situation and not worry about it hurting you. It depends what you need or what you value more.

I'd rather have Mcleod but I do think Nylander will be drafted higher.(similar to Kane vs Toews)
 
Saw him play in Niagara vs the IceDogs. I showed up two minutes into the game, and i went to use the washroom. Whats happens then? He scores two goals. Honestly though hes got an extremely good wrist shot, dare I say Nhl ready? Both goals were ringers off the crossbar, glove side from the top of the circle.
 
hes can move and he can score, that shot is great...hes what 2nd in league in goals as a ohl rookie, thats amazing
 
dballislife2 said:
hes can move and he can score, that shot is great...hes what 2nd in league in goals as a ohl rookie, thats amazing
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tied for 4th, but a lot of people close to him have played significantly less games. He has a legit shot at 2nd (even possibly 1st) if he's not at the WJC. Either way what he's doing is impressive and he has a great chance at leading all 98 borns in goals.
 
If the draft was today where would people peg him to go? I don't think the Leafs will out-tank other teams and will pick in the 6-10 range which is where people believed he'd go a few months ago.
 
Man Bear Pig said:
If the draft was today where would people peg him to go? I don't think the Leafs will out-tank other teams and will pick in the 6-10 range which is where people believed he'd go a few months ago.
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6-10 seems safe and not out of this world. I'd say his draft stock varies on a couple of things. His consistency throughout the entirety of this season. If it wavers, increases or decreases we could see him slip a little (not far I think). Another variable is team needs in that range, some teams don't always go BPA and some go on if they need more D prospects and what not or do teams like another forward better. (Gauthier, Laine, McLeod, Jost).
 
With goals being so scarce in the NHL these days, a player that can finish is of infinite value. As I have mentioned, the younger Nylander can finish. He already has a shot many NHL'ers wished they possessed. Alex is a top blue chip prospect.
 
I posted to Alexander possibly being better than William prior to this article weeks ago. Interesting William agrees. Not far fetched at all. Alex has a skillset made for the NHL.

Here is the english translation of the article.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/article21848865.ab

William Nylander is predicted to become one of Sweden's next great NHL stars.
Now celebrates his little brother Alexander, an even greater talent.
- He is a little better version of me, he says to the Hockey Central.
William Nylander was drafted eighth man in the first round in last year's NHL draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
19-year-old has been launching its North American adventure in pharmacogenetics team Toronto Marlies in the AHL where he remained for 23 points in 17 games and leads the overall scoring leaders.
But William Nylander is not alone in the family to do well in North America.
Little brother Alexander, 17, makes namely smash in the junior league OHL and is now celebrated by big brother.
"A better version of me"
Alexander Nylander has 36 points in 25 games in Mississauga Steel Heads and experts tipping him to go early in next year's NHL draft. If experts are listening to Big Brother William, the law makes quite right to pick him early.
- He is a little better version of me, he says in an interview to the Hockey Central.
Both brothers are highly topical for the JVM in Finland later this year, but according to information can be bigger brother William stopped the game. Alexander is also his date for the game and it remains to see if the 17 year old is listed in Richard Green's JVM troupe presented in early December.
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I saw some incredibly skill from Alex Nylander at Ivan Hlinka earlier this year. I think the potential is there.
 

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