Everything William Nylander Thread
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MyNameIsJonas
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He's going to look great on my fantrax team.
JackBurton
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That's a chick, right?
hockeylover
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http://www.expressen.se/sport/hockey/nhl/nylander-draftades-av-toronto-maple-leafs/
Philadelphia. It became one of the classic NHL clubs who chose William Nylander. Toronto Maple Leafs picked Modo-scoring forward as number eight in the night's draft in Philadelphia. And it was a beaming 18-year-old who met the giant media call-up afterwards. "It feels great. To end up in Toronto is great, I knew they were interested but did not dare to believe anything he says."
It then became a place among the first ten in this year's draft for the talented son of Michael Nylander. And there was no club that father Mike played in during his long NHL career. But my question assured William that it did not matter. "No, it was not something I was thinking about actually. It would have been good no matter what happened here tonight"
Now Nylander's long wait is over. He can think ahead. And he can think of hockey game.
Ideally, he wants to North America this fall. "But I do not know what Toronto has plans for me, it's something we'll see. But it's clear that I would most like to play in the NHL as quickly as possible"
Asked if he is free to go wherever he wants in the world of hockey since he terminated the contract with Modo replied William. "Yes, I am without a contract. So I can choose any club in Sweden or play in the AHL if there was going to be Toronto next season"
He says that the moment when his name was called out from the podium in Philadelphia Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis was the largest he experienced.
- I had no idea where I would end up even if Toronto told during the final interview with me yesterday that they would take me if I was still in the first round, says William.
Toronto's Swedish scout Tommie Bergman says to Sport Express: - William is a very big talent.
Getting pull on the Maple Leafs classic sweater and playing in hockey's Mecca will be a challenge for Nylander junior.
William Nylander appeared in the night embrace that opportunity.
http://www.expressen.se/sport/hockey/nhl/nylander-draftades-av-toronto-maple-leafs/
Philadelphia. It became one of the classic NHL clubs who chose William Nylander. Toronto Maple Leafs picked Modo-scoring forward as number eight in the night's draft in Philadelphia. And it was a beaming 18-year-old who met the giant media call-up afterwards. "It feels great. To end up in Toronto is great, I knew they were interested but did not dare to believe anything he says."
It then became a place among the first ten in this year's draft for the talented son of Michael Nylander. And there was no club that father Mike played in during his long NHL career. But my question assured William that it did not matter. "No, it was not something I was thinking about actually. It would have been good no matter what happened here tonight"
Now Nylander's long wait is over. He can think ahead. And he can think of hockey game.
Ideally, he wants to North America this fall. "But I do not know what Toronto has plans for me, it's something we'll see. But it's clear that I would most like to play in the NHL as quickly as possible"
Asked if he is free to go wherever he wants in the world of hockey since he terminated the contract with Modo replied William. "Yes, I am without a contract. So I can choose any club in Sweden or play in the AHL if there was going to be Toronto next season"
He says that the moment when his name was called out from the podium in Philadelphia Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis was the largest he experienced.
- I had no idea where I would end up even if Toronto told during the final interview with me yesterday that they would take me if I was still in the first round, says William.
Toronto's Swedish scout Tommie Bergman says to Sport Express: - William is a very big talent.
Getting pull on the Maple Leafs classic sweater and playing in hockey's Mecca will be a challenge for Nylander junior.
William Nylander appeared in the night embrace that opportunity.
Montana
Champion
Director of European Scouting, Goran Stubb:
"He's a good, mobile skater with outstanding skills, including smooth hands, vision, puck-handling and shot. He can also set up scoring chances for teammates and can score in many ways from outside or in traffic. He's very competitive and effective on the power play."
"He's a good, mobile skater with outstanding skills, including smooth hands, vision, puck-handling and shot. He can also set up scoring chances for teammates and can score in many ways from outside or in traffic. He's very competitive and effective on the power play."
Montana
Champion
An Interview With: William Nylander
Q. How does it feel to be chosen for a big market, big city, big team, and wearing the jersey?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: It's the best feeling in the world. So happy right now. Words can't describe it.
Q. What was it like when you heard your name called? Take us through the emotions.
WILLIAM NYLANDER: It's feelings that I've probably never had before, so it was a great moment for me and my family.
Q. Did you have any sense that you might be picked there?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I didn't have any idea where I was going to go in the draft, so the meetings were with all the teams, so going into the draft I didn't really have a feel for what was going on.
Q. What has this week been like for you?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: It's been a great week just taking it all in and enjoying every minute of it.
Q. Did you get a sense that they might be going after you?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I mean, they don't really let you in too much, but I think they were pretty -- now in the last meeting here, they said they would probably take me if I was still there.
Q. How close are you to being NHL ready?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I'd say my goal is for next year, but if that doesn't happen, probably I'll go back to Sweden or play in the AHL.
Q. Are you aware of the Swedish history of the Toronto Maple Leafs?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Of course.
Q. Which is the greatest Swedish player on this side in your mind?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I don't know, there are so many. It's hard to play pick one.
Q. For those of you who don't know your game, can you describe what type of player you are?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I like to score goals and make plays and work hard on both ends of the ice.
Q. Where do you think you have to get better?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I think every aspect of the game can be improved. There's nothing single that I try to work on. It's everything.
Q. There's some scouts who considered you the best talent in the draft. How would you respond to that?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: It's a really cool thing to hear from all the scouts. That's something that I try to keep on working on every day. It's nothing I take for granted.
Q. Is it true you're a free agent, like you can't (sic, ed note: they probably mean "can") sign wherever you want in Sweden?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I can sign wherever, no contract.
Q. Do you think you'll come to North America next year? Is that the plan?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Yeah, we'll see what Toronto wants and what they think. It's not up to me, it's up to Toronto and what they think is the best fit for me.
Q. After playing in the men's league last season, partially last season, do you think you can handle yourself against men?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I mean, I have never played at the NHL level, so it's hard to say what it will be like, but I'm pretty sure it might help me a little bit making the transition over if I get the chance in the NHL.
Q. Talk about your Dad - what's he done for you as a person?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: He's always helped me over the years teaching me -- especially playing with him the last year, going on the ice early, 30 minutes before practice, working on small things, stick handling, shooting, and then gym afterwards and before practice, so he's been a big influence on me.
Q. What are your memories of your dad playing hockey in the NHL?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: There are lots, just sitting in front of the TV watching him play, going in the locker rooms after games, going to the practice facility. I've grown up around the rink.
Q. You grew up in the States then, I guess, right?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Yeah, I moved back when I was 14.
Q. Back to Sweden when you were 14?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Yes.
Q. So you must have played a lot of hockey in the States, as well, then?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Of course, yes.
Q. Do you consider yourself almost like a hybrid, North American and Europe?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I don't know, it's hard to say. I mean, I really notice a big difference between going back and playing the big and small ice shape.
Q. Was it a relief not to be picked by a team where your dad played over here?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I don't think it was a relief. It was just -- I didn't really think about that at all. I was just really happy to be selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs
Q. How does it feel to be chosen for a big market, big city, big team, and wearing the jersey?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: It's the best feeling in the world. So happy right now. Words can't describe it.
Q. What was it like when you heard your name called? Take us through the emotions.
WILLIAM NYLANDER: It's feelings that I've probably never had before, so it was a great moment for me and my family.
Q. Did you have any sense that you might be picked there?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I didn't have any idea where I was going to go in the draft, so the meetings were with all the teams, so going into the draft I didn't really have a feel for what was going on.
Q. What has this week been like for you?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: It's been a great week just taking it all in and enjoying every minute of it.
Q. Did you get a sense that they might be going after you?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I mean, they don't really let you in too much, but I think they were pretty -- now in the last meeting here, they said they would probably take me if I was still there.
Q. How close are you to being NHL ready?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I'd say my goal is for next year, but if that doesn't happen, probably I'll go back to Sweden or play in the AHL.
Q. Are you aware of the Swedish history of the Toronto Maple Leafs?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Of course.
Q. Which is the greatest Swedish player on this side in your mind?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I don't know, there are so many. It's hard to play pick one.
Q. For those of you who don't know your game, can you describe what type of player you are?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I like to score goals and make plays and work hard on both ends of the ice.
Q. Where do you think you have to get better?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I think every aspect of the game can be improved. There's nothing single that I try to work on. It's everything.
Q. There's some scouts who considered you the best talent in the draft. How would you respond to that?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: It's a really cool thing to hear from all the scouts. That's something that I try to keep on working on every day. It's nothing I take for granted.
Q. Is it true you're a free agent, like you can't (sic, ed note: they probably mean "can") sign wherever you want in Sweden?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I can sign wherever, no contract.
Q. Do you think you'll come to North America next year? Is that the plan?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Yeah, we'll see what Toronto wants and what they think. It's not up to me, it's up to Toronto and what they think is the best fit for me.
Q. After playing in the men's league last season, partially last season, do you think you can handle yourself against men?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I mean, I have never played at the NHL level, so it's hard to say what it will be like, but I'm pretty sure it might help me a little bit making the transition over if I get the chance in the NHL.
Q. Talk about your Dad - what's he done for you as a person?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: He's always helped me over the years teaching me -- especially playing with him the last year, going on the ice early, 30 minutes before practice, working on small things, stick handling, shooting, and then gym afterwards and before practice, so he's been a big influence on me.
Q. What are your memories of your dad playing hockey in the NHL?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: There are lots, just sitting in front of the TV watching him play, going in the locker rooms after games, going to the practice facility. I've grown up around the rink.
Q. You grew up in the States then, I guess, right?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Yeah, I moved back when I was 14.
Q. Back to Sweden when you were 14?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Yes.
Q. So you must have played a lot of hockey in the States, as well, then?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Of course, yes.
Q. Do you consider yourself almost like a hybrid, North American and Europe?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I don't know, it's hard to say. I mean, I really notice a big difference between going back and playing the big and small ice shape.
Q. Was it a relief not to be picked by a team where your dad played over here?
WILLIAM NYLANDER: I don't think it was a relief. It was just -- I didn't really think about that at all. I was just really happy to be selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs
leafman101
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Love the pick. Had him ranked 5th. The guy played against men this year and against his peers at the U18 he was in another league. He is insanely skilled and should have gone higher.
great fken pick Leaf fans , some wanted Ritchie but this dude oozes skill , solid move
CaptainBolduke
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He looks 10.
leafman101
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leafman101
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He is the all time leading scorer for a 17 year old in swedens 2nd division. He is the 7th all time leading scorer in the U20 league and he put up that season last year at 16. The only 16 year old to score more than him is Robert Nilsson. He led the u18 tourney in scoring this year.
Statistically he is the best forward prospect to come out of Sweden since backstrom.
Statistically he is the best forward prospect to come out of Sweden since backstrom.
hockeylover
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That's awesome.
Blueman
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Dobber's Prospects guide:
William Nylander, LW (Sodertalje, SWE)
The most offensively skilled forward available in the 2014 NHL Draft may just indeed be Swede William Nylander, son of
former NHLer Michael Nylander. Off-the-chart puck skills and creativity, Nylander’s skills make the puck dance and keep
defenders on their heels. He’s an extremely confident handler and poised, escaping pressure with his elusive skating ability
and crafty hands. This dynamic winger isn’t particular large so teams have legitimate concerns about his strength, durability
and consistency, but it’s his attention to defense (or lack thereof) that will be the focus of his development. As a result,
expect William Nylander’s razzle-dazzle game to take a bit of seasoning.
Upside: Dynamic offensive winger (Jeff Skinner), 30-55-85+
Rank: 7
William Nylander, LW (Sodertalje, SWE)
The most offensively skilled forward available in the 2014 NHL Draft may just indeed be Swede William Nylander, son of
former NHLer Michael Nylander. Off-the-chart puck skills and creativity, Nylander’s skills make the puck dance and keep
defenders on their heels. He’s an extremely confident handler and poised, escaping pressure with his elusive skating ability
and crafty hands. This dynamic winger isn’t particular large so teams have legitimate concerns about his strength, durability
and consistency, but it’s his attention to defense (or lack thereof) that will be the focus of his development. As a result,
expect William Nylander’s razzle-dazzle game to take a bit of seasoning.
Upside: Dynamic offensive winger (Jeff Skinner), 30-55-85+
Rank: 7
Bleedsblue&white
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If that's very critical, I'll take it.
He's a kid, you have to have an edge of some kind to make it to the NHL, and you can always iron out the kinks. You cannot, however, iron in the skill.