William Nylander is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL. Drafted eighth overall by Toronto in 2014, Nylander has become a key player for the team. Although born in Canada, he represents Sweden in international competition. Notably, he won a gold medal at the 2017 World Championship and was named the tournament's MVP, solidifying his reputation as a highly skilled and impactful player.
In May 1996, William Andrew Michael Junior Nylander Altelius was born. He is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward.
In 2009, Nylander played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the New York Rangers minor ice hockey team.
On 14 February 2013, Nylander made his HockeyAllsvenskan debut with Södertälje SK, earning an assist in his first professional game.
On 18 August 2014, Nylander was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract by the Maple Leafs.
In 2014, Nylander was a standout player at the World U18 Championships, winning the scoring race.
In 2014, Nylander was ranked as a top prospect in the NHL entry draft, he was ultimately selected eighth overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In 2014, William Nylander was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, eighth overall, of the NHL entry draft.
On 12 January 2015, Nylander was reassigned to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL to further his development.
At the 2015 World Junior Championships, Nylander finished fifth in tournament scoring.
On 29 February 2016, Nylander made his NHL debut against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
On 5 March 2016, Nylander scored his first NHL goal against Andrew Hammond of the Ottawa Senators.
On 12 October 2016, Nylander debuted alongside Zach Hyman and Auston Matthews in the season opener against the Ottawa Senators, making the Maple Leafs roster full-time. He was named Rookie of the Month by the NHL for October.
In 2016, Nylander's younger brother Alexander was selected eighth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL entry draft.
On 4 February 2017, Nylander scored his first NHL career hat-trick against the Boston Bruins.
During the 2017-18 season, William Nylander was again placed on the top line with Matthews and Hyman.
In 2017, Nylander made his senior team debut at the World Championship, where Sweden won gold. He was named tournament MVP.
In 2017, William Nylander won gold at the World Championship and was named the tournament's most valuable player (MVP).
In 2018, Nylander became a restricted free agent and went unsigned throughout the summer, leading to him missing the team's training camp and part of the season before signing a six-year, $45 million contract minutes before the deadline.
On 8 January 2024, William Nylander signed an eight-year, $92 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs. He was also named to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game.
On 24 November 2024, William and Alexander Nylander became the fifth set of brothers to play a game together in Toronto Maple Leafs history.
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