What is Alexander Nylander's salary? Exploring the Pittsburgh Penguins winger's contract details

Alexander Nylander is a 25-year-old right wing who was drafted eighth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2016 NHL entry draft. Over his career, which spans five seasons, with at least one NHL game played, Nylander has tallied 33 points in 90 games and has yet to record a point in eight playoff games.

Nylander's current salary for the 2022-23 season is $750,000, with a corresponding cap hit of $750,000. This marks the third contract that Nylander has signed since entering the league, and the total value of his contracts to date is $6,949,125.

As of the end of the 2022-23 season, Nylander will become a restricted free agent, giving the Buffalo Sabres some control over his future in the league. It remains to be seen whether Nylander will remain with the Sabres or seek opportunities with other teams.

A look at Alexander Nylander's NHL career

Alexander Nylander has had a relatively short NHL career so far, but the 25-year-old forward already has some interesting experience in the league.

In 2016, the Buffalo Sabres selected Alexander Nylander as the eighth overall pick in the NHL draft. He had just come off an impressive season with the Mississauga Steelheads in the Ontario Hockey League, scoring 28 goals and 75 points in just 57 games. The Sabres signed Nylander shortly after the draft, and he spent most of his first season with their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Rochester Americans.

Nylander made his NHL debut on April 3, 2017, against none other than the Toronto Maple Leafs, and scored his first NHL goal just a few days later against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After scoring 12 goals for Rochester in the 2018-19 season, Nylander was given a chance with the Sabres and scored twice in 12 games.

In July 2019, Nylander was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, who gave him his father's old jersey number, 92, and a regular role in the lineup during the 2019-20 season. Nylander scored 10 goals and 26 points in 65 games, showing flashes of the offensive potential that made him a high draft pick.

Unfortunately, Alexander Nylander's momentum was halted during the 2020-21 season when he sustained a knee injury that necessitated surgery and kept him out of play for several months. During that season, he appeared in only four games with the Blackhawks.

Despite his difficulties, Alexander Nylander still has time to improve his game and attain his full potential as an NHL forward. He's shown glimpses of skill and scoring potential, but consistency and health have been difficulties for him thus far.