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Despite the holiday break being in full effect league-wide, that didn't stop Alex and William Nylander from stepping on the ice and getting some practice reps in.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 21

Reasonable expectations for Murray, what’s next for Alex Nylander, and a plea for Matt Benning: Leaflets

The Maple Leafs have about the least favourable schedule imaginable heading into the Christmas break. Tonight is the second half of back-to-back games and they’ll play once more on Monday before being right back at it on the road on the 27th (in the first have of a back-to-back for them).

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Marlies Stock Watch: Steeves, Nylander Shine While Others Struggle

The Toronto Maple Leafs American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Toronto Marlies had an action-packed weekend. They played three games with several Marlies putting up standout performances.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / December 15

Alex Nylander Makes Maple Leafs Regret Sending Him Down with Statement Game

A game after being demoted by the Maple Leafs, Alex Nylander returned to the Toronto Marlies with a bang, putting forth a monster effort in OT win. Alex Nylander's stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs was one to forget as he went without a point in 5 contests, held a minus-1 rating, and averaged only 9:53 TOI.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / December 12

Alex Nylander clears waivers for the Maple Leafs, opening the door for an important roster move

Alex Nylander's stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs has come to an end.

On waivers: Did Alex Nylander waste chance with Maple Leafs?

Auston Matthews' OT tally lifts Leafs over Devils

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Alex Nylander assigned to AHL’s Toronto Marlies, Dakota Mermis claimed by Utah HC

Alex Nylander has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies, while the Toronto Maple Leafs have officially activated Jake McCabe from injured reserve. McCabe and head coach Craig Berube both confirmed that the 31-year-old will return to the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Maple Leafs’ Alex Nylander assigned to AHL’s Toronto Marlies, Dakota Mermis claimed by Utah HC

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Maple Leafs place Alex Nylander, Dakota Mermis on waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have put forward Alex Nylander and defenceman Dakota Mermis on waivers, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. The move is likely in anticipation of the impending returns of Bobby McMann and Jake McCabe to the lineup.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

On Waivers: Did Alex Nylander Waste Chance with Maple Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed forward Alex Nylander on waivers, following his brief stint with the team. Nylander, 26, was called up from the AHL on Nov.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Alex Nylander, Dakota Mermis, Valtteri Pulli placed on waivers; Oilers claim Alec Regula

Some notable action on the waiver wire on Tuesday. The Toronto Maple Leafs placed forwards Alex Nylander and Dakota Mermis on waivers, while the San Jose Sharks put defenseman Valtteri Pulli on the wire for purposes of contract termination.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / December 9

The Writing May Be on the Wall for Nick Robertson After Latest Development

Nicholas Robertson was benched in the third period of Friday's game and found himself in the press box on Saturday in favour of an under-performing Alex Nylander.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / December 8

Toronto Maple Leafs Experiment With Young Forward Appears To Be Coming To An End

The Toronto Maple Leafs appear poised to finally end an experiment that would bring a former first round pick to being a consistent member of the lineup.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / December 4

Maple Leafs Bench Boss Craig Berube Casually Dunks on Alex Nylander's Play

As the Toronto Maple Leafs' regulars begin to return from injury, depth players who have been filling in will be pushed back down to the American Hockey League one-by-one, unless trades are made to open up roster spot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / November 30

Leafs Coach Craig Berube Uses Creativity to Grant William Nylander's Early Season Request

William Nylander's previous request has been granted by Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube as he gets creative to address the ice time issue. Earlier in the season, before the Toronto Maple Leafs were decimated by injury, William Nylander took it upon himself to request additional ice time during a conversation with his coach, Craig Berube.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 28

A look at all the pairs of brothers who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs together

One of the coolest headlines of the past week has been the signing of Alex Nylander to a one-year contract and the subsequent call-up to the NHL to play alongside his brother, William.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 25

William and Alex Nylander will never forget their first NHL game as teammates

William and Alex Nylander fulfilled their lifelong dream when they got into an NHL game for the first time as teammates for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Breakaway on SI / November 24

Nylander Brothers Make Debut as Maple Leafs Teammates

For the first time in their professional careers, William and Alex Nylander are sharing an NHL lineup as members of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Injuries have piled up in the Maple Leafs lineup, forcing them to sign Alex to a full NHL deal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 22

Maple Leafs sign Alex Nylander to one-year, $775K contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that they have signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-year contract with an AAV of $775,000. In a corresponding move to fit in his contract, the Leafs also announced that they had placed forward Matthew Knies on injured reserve.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 21

Alex Nylander Making a Case For an NHL Contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs After Torrid Start

Penguins sign Connor Bedard's former teammate to entry-level contract

Blue Jackets' head-coaching search runs into interesting snag

Longtime NHL goaltender joins Ducks coaching staff

Two years after career-ending eye injury, Carl Hagelin still healing on the inside

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / March 16, 2024

Blue Jackets’ Alex Nylander Has Golden Opportunity to Succeed

Alex Nylander is no stranger to outdoor games. Just last season as a member of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, he participated in the outdoor game played at First Energy Stadium in Cleveland.