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Get to Know a Maple Leaf: William Nylander

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190 | Born: May 1, 1996

Birthplace: Calgary, AB | Drafted: 2014 TOR, 1st round, 8th pick (8th overall)

  • Assets: Like his father, Michael Nylander, he has excellent playmaking skills. However, he's also a better skater than his dad and should score more goals, too. Can play either wing position, as well as center.
  • Flaws: Is undersized for the National Hockey League game, so he must continue to get stronger in order to maximize his scoring output at the highest level. Also, he must work on his play without the puck.