Calgary Flames sign left-winger Alex Nylander to one-year contract
Calgary Flames have secured Alex Nylander as their forward with a one-year, two-way contract worth US$850,000. The 28-year-old, son of former Flames player Michael Nylander, recently attended Calgary's training camp through a professional tryout. Standing at six feet one inch and weighing 205 pounds, Nylander showcased his talent in the American Hockey League last season.
He scored 24 goals and 29 assists in 65 games with the Toronto Marlies, contributing six goals during the team's victorious Calder Cup championship run. Nylander, a first-round pick by the Buffalo Sabres in 2016, boasts a career total of 25 goals and 24 assists in 126 NHL games across Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Toronto.
Additionally, he has contributed 307 points in 459 AHL games. His older brother, William Nylander, has enjoyed an 11-season career with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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