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Report: William Nylander likely to play for Team Sweden at World Juniors

Team Sweden's management isn't concerned about William Nylander's availability for this year's World Junior Championships (WJCs).

After a visit to New York, Sweden's leadership has come away confident that Nylander will be available for his final year of WJC eligibility.

According to Peter Forsberg, the vice president of Sweden's equivalent governing body to Hockey Canada, the Leafs intend on releasing the AHL's leading scorer for the competition.

Nylander is also content on being released, according to head coach Rikard Gronberg.

Sweden, one of the youngest team's at last year's World Juniors, could also be bolstered by Kings prospect Adrian Kempe and Flames prospect Oliver Kylington who also belong to their respective teams' AHL affiliates.