Beyond the family ties, there's a real argument to be made for Alex Nylander if the Leafs don't pick in the top three. He kicks off our 2016 NHL Draft Profile series.
Each season, PPP's NHL Draft Profile series examines the players the Leafs might consider on draft day. This year, ahead of the 2016 NHL Draft in Buffalo on June 24 and 25, we'll be profiling players in the ranges where the Leafs will select early (Toronto has three picks in the first 31 selections) and some potential targets late in the class.
And there's no better place to start than with Alex Nylander, William's younger brother.