William Nylander
| William Nylander | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Nylander with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2024 | |||
| Born |
1 May 1996 Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 202 lb (92 kg; 14 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Toronto Maple Leafs Modo Hockey | ||
| National team | Sweden | ||
| NHL draft |
8th overall, 2014 Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| Playing career | 2013–present | ||
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William Andrew Michael Junior Nylander Altelius (born 1 May 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nylander was selected by the Maple Leafs in the first round, eighth overall, of the 2014 NHL entry draft. Born in Canada, Nylander represents Sweden internationally. In the 2017 World Championship, he won gold and was named the tournament's most valuable player (MVP).