e Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-year, $775,000 contract. move comes as the team places forward Matthew Knies on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. (uters)
Nylander, 26, has been performing well in the American Hockey League (AHL)s season, recording 12 points (eight goals and four assists) in 14 games with the Toronto Marlies. Over his seven-year NHL career, he has accumulated 49 points (25 goals and 24 assists) in 12games with the Buffoabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Columbus Blue Jackets. (NHL.com)
Thiigning provides the Maple Leafs with additional depth at forward, especially with Knies sidelined. Nylander’s experience and recent performance in the AHL make him a valuable addition to the roster.
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