William Nylander is a Swedish forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL), as of May 2025. He was drafted eighth overall by the Maples Leafs in 2014 after a strong stint in the HockeyAllsvenskan and Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He made his NHL debut in 2016 and became a full-time roster player, often playing alongside Auston Matthews and Zach Hyman, the same year.
Nylander earned the NFL Rookie of the Month honor in October 2016 and scored his first NHL hat trick in 2017. He posted back-to-back 61-point seasons and helped the Maples Leafs reach the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2017 and 2018. He rebounded with a career-high 31 goals in the 2019-20 season. In January 2024, Nylander signed an eight-year contract extension with his team and was selected for his first NHL All-Star Game the same year.
William Nylander Family Origin
William Nylander's father, Michael Nylander, is Swedish. His mother, Camilla Nylander, is Canadian. William was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on May 1, 1996, while Michael was playing for the Calgary Flames. The Nylander family has both Swedish and Canadian heritage, as per The Athletic.
Who are William Nylander's parents?
William Nylander's father is Michael Nylander, a former NHL player from Sweden. His mother is Camilla Nylander, as per The Athletic.
Michael played 17 years of professional hockey, including for seven NHL teams. He also played in Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, and Finland. Camilla helped William get to rinks and games during his childhood. William has dual citizenship (Canada and Sweden) but chose to represent Sweden internationally.
William Nylander Brother
William Nylander has a younger brother named Alex Nylander. Alex was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, two years after William, as per The Athletic.
Alex is an ice hockey forward for the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected eighth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2016 NHL draft after a standout season with the Mississauga Steelheads in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Alex made his NHL debut with the Sabres in 2017, scoring his first goal in 2018. After stints with the Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Columbus Blue Jackets, he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in November 2024, signing a one-year contract, as per the official NHL website.
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FAQs on William Nylander
A. William Nylander is 29 years old, as of May 2025.
A. William Nylander is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
A. William Nylander is 6 feet 1 inch tall.
A. William Nylander weighs 202 pounds.
A. William Nylander plays as a forward.
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