William Andrew Michael Junior Nylander Altelius is a Swedish and Canadian professional ice hockey right winger 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. In international play, Nylander represents Sweden. In the 2017 IIHF World Championship, he won gold and was named the tournament's most valuable player (MVP).
Nylander with the Toronto Marlies in 2016
Nylander during the 2016 AHL All-Star skills competition
Nylander during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 2014 NHL Entry Draft was the 52nd NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 27–28, 2014, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The top three selections were Aaron Ekblad, Sam Reinhart and Leon Draisaitl, going to the Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers, respectively. This draft featured the first selection of a player from Oceania with Australian Nathan Walker, being selected by the Washington Capitals in the third-round.
Aaron Ekblad was selected first overall by the Florida Panthers
Sam Reinhart was selected second overall by the Buffalo Sabres.
Leon Draisaitl selected third overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Nikolaj Ehlers was selected ninth overall by the Winnipeg Jets.
