To say Alexander Nylander comes from a hockey family would be quite the understatement. Not only did his father, Michael Nylander, play 15 seasons in the NHL, his brother, William Nylander, is a top prospect for the Toronto Maple Leafs. On top of that, Alexander’s uncles, Peter and Thommy, also played pro hockey in Europe, with Peter playing 19 seasons in Sweden and Russia.
As far as draft rankings go, Alexander Nylander ranks anywhere from the top 5 to the top 10. A lot of Nylander’s strengths stem from his superior offensive skills, which he put on display for the Mississauga SteelHeads of the OHL this season.