Michael Nylander

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Michael Nylander
Michael Nylander.jpg
Michael Nylander in January 2009
Born (1972-10-03) 3 October 1972 (age 49)
Stockholm, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for AIK IF
Hartford Whalers
Calgary Flames
JYP Jyväskylä
HC Lugano
Tampa Bay Lightning
Chicago Blackhawks
Washington Capitals
Boston Bruins
Oulun Kärpät
SKA Saint Petersburg
Ak Bars Kazan
New York Rangers
Jokerit
ZSC Lions
EHC Kloten
HC Bolzano
National team  Sweden
NHL Draft 59th overall, 1991
Hartford Whalers
Playing career 1988–2015

Michael Gunnar Nylander (born 3 October 1972) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey centre and current assistant coach with the Mississauga Steelheads in the Ontario Hockey League. He competed for the Swedish national team in the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Winter Olympics.[1]

Playing career[]

Nylander was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the third round (59th overall) in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. In the NHL, he has played for the Hartford Whalers (1992–1994), Calgary Flames (1994–98), Tampa Bay Lightning (1999), Chicago Blackhawks (1999–2002), Washington Capitals (2002–03), and Boston Bruins (2004), New York Rangers (2005–07), and Washington Capitals (2007–09).

Nylander scored his first career NHL goal on 27 November 1992 in his 16th game at the famed Boston Garden in a 5-4 Whalers loss. Rejean Lemelin was the Bruins goaltender.[2] The following season, although he was third in scoring for the Whalers at that time, he was sent down to their AHL affiliate Springfield Indians due to repeated defensive lapses. He was recalled after four games in Springfield, but that stint makes Nylander one of the two final players who ever played for the storied Indians to be active in professional hockey.

Michael Nylander with the New York Rangers (second row, far right) faces off against the Philadelphia Flyers on 4 January 2007

Nylander was signed by the New York Rangers for the 2005–06 season and played well with All-Star right-winger Jaromír Jágr. He centred the first line and first power play unit. Statistically, Nylander had his best season as he helped the Rangers reach 100 points for the first time since 1994.

Following their 4-3 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on 8 April 2006, Nylander was interviewed by NBC's Pierre McGuire. He slipped the word "shit" on live television, when speaking about his relationship with Pierre McGuire back in Hartford. Bill Clement mentioned there was no 5-second delay, however Clement and the rest of the NBC crew did issue an immediate apology. Nylander scored the game-winning goal in overtime. The National Hockey League and the Federal Communications Commission never made a decision on this situation.

Prior to the 2007–08, as reported on the Edmonton Oilers website, Nylander's agent had agreed to a contract with the Oilers. While expecting to receive a signed contract, the Oilers instead found out that he had signed with the Washington Capitals.[3]

Nylander tore his rotator cuff during a faceoff against the Florida Panthers on 1 December 2007 and missed the next four games before returning to play the next thirteen games. Eventually, Nylander was forced to have surgery to repair the tear on 16 January 2008, and missed the rest of the 2007–08 regular season and playoffs.[4]

In the 2008-09 season, still feeling the effects of his torn rotator cuff, Nylander managed to collect only 33 points in 72 games. Many fans and hockey pundits criticized Nylander's performance and felt he didn't live up to his contract.

The following season the Washington Capitals faced salary cap restraints. Looking for move salary, they attempted to trade Michael Nylander, but found no suitors for his near $5,000,000 salary. The Washington Capitals first loaned Nylander to the Detroit Red Wings organization (who then assigned him to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League) and then later loaned Nylander to Jokerit of SM-liiga where he finished the 2009-10 hockey season. For the 2010-11 season, Nylander played in the Florida Panthers organization's AHL affiliate in Rochester as they filled a hole at center. His NHL rights remained owned by the Capitals through the end of the season.

On 23 October 2010, Nylander was seriously injured when he was hit from behind by Brendan Smith during the second period of a game between Rochester and the Grand Rapids Griffins.[5] He underwent successful spinal fusion surgery on 26 October 2010 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY and doctors have said that he should be cleared to play again after six months of recovery.[6][7]

On 17 August 2011, Nylander signed a tryout contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, joining the team's training camp. He was released on 25 September 2011.[8]

Nylander then went on to play for the ZSC Lions in the National League A where he was under contract from October 2011 to December 2011. His contract was not renewed and in January 2012 he signed with the Kloten Flyers. He officially retired from professional hockey in 2015 and is currently an assistant coach with the Mississauga Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League.[9]

International play[]

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1992 Czechoslovakia
Gold medal – first place 2006 Latvia
Silver medal – second place 1993 Germany
Silver medal – second place 1997 Finland
Silver medal – second place 2004 Czech Republic
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Norway
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Sweden
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Germany
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 1992 Germany
European Junior Championship
Silver medal – second place 1990 Sweden

Nylander has represented Sweden a record 13 times, including the World Cup and the Winter Olympics. Having played for the national squad for nearly twenty years since the 1991 World Juniors until the 2010 World Championship, winning nine medals in the process.

Personal life[]

Nylander is married to wife Camilla (née Altelius). He has six children: Michelle (born 1994), William (born 1996), Alexander (born 1998), Jacqueline (born 2000), Stephanie (born 2003), and Daniella (born 2006). William was drafted in 2014 by the Toronto Maple Leafs as the 8th overall pick, while Alexander was also drafted 8th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Alexander plays for the Chicago Blackhawks. Daughter Jacqueline is an aspiring professional tennis player, competing in the WTA circuit[10][11] as well as collegiately at Southern Methodist University.[12]

Michael has two brothers, Peter[13] and Thommy.[14]

Transactions[]

Career statistics[]

Regular season and playoffs[]

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1987–88 RA 73 SWE-2 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
1988–89 Huddinge IK SWE U20 — — — — — — — — — —
1989–90 Huddinge IK SWE-2 31 7 15 22 4 5 3 0 3 0
1990–91 Huddinge IK SWE-2 33 14 20 34 10 2 0 0 0 0
1991–92 AIK SEL 40 11 17 28 30 3 1 4 5 4
1992–93 Hartford Whalers NHL 59 11 22 33 36 — — — — —
1992–93 Springfield Indians AHL — — — — — 3 3 3 6 2
1993–94 Hartford Whalers NHL 58 11 33 44 24 — — — — —
1993–94 Springfield Indians AHL 4 0 9 9 0 — — — — —
1993–94 Calgary Flames NHL 15 2 9 11 6 3 0 0 0 0
1994–95 JYP SM-l 16 11 19 30 63 — — — — —
1994–95 Calgary Flames NHL 6 0 1 1 2 6 0 6 6 2
1995–96 Calgary Flames NHL 73 13 38 51 20 4 0 0 0 0
1996–97 HC Lugano NDA 36 12 43 55 28 8 3 8 11 8
1997–98 Calgary Flames NHL 65 13 23 36 24 — — — — —
1998–99 Calgary Flames NHL 9 2 3 5 2 — — — — —
1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 24 2 7 9 6 — — — — —
1999–00 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 11 1 2 3 4 — — — — —
1999–00 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 66 23 28 51 26 — — — — —
2000–01 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 82 25 39 64 32 — — — — —
2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 82 15 46 61 50 5 0 3 3 2
2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 9 0 4 4 4 — — — �� —
2002–03 Washington Capitals NHL 71 17 39 56 36 6 3 2 5 8
2003–04 Washington Capitals NHL 3 0 2 2 8 — — — — —
2003–04 Boston Bruins NHL 15 1 11 12 14 6 3 3 6 0
2004–05 Kärpät SM-l 23 5 15 20 22 — — — — —
2004–05 SKA Saint Petersburg RSL 8 2 5 7 0 — — — — —
2004–05 Ak Bars Kazan RSL 5 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
2005–06 New York Rangers NHL 81 23 56 79 76 4 0 1 1 0
2006–07 New York Rangers NHL 79 26 57 83 42 10 6 7 13 0
2007–08 Washington Capitals NHL 40 11 26 37 24 — — — — —
2008–09 Washington Capitals NHL 72 9 24 33 32 3 0 0 0 2
2009–10 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 24 2 16 18 14 — — — — —
2009–10 Jokerit SM-l 14 3 4 7 58 3 2 1 3 0
2010–11 Rochester Americans AHL 7 4 2 6 8 — — — — —
2011–12 ZSC Lions NLA 15 5 5 10 8 — — — — —
2011–12 Kloten Flyers NLA 8 0 5 5 4 2 0 1 1 2
2012–13 HC Vita Hästen SWE-3 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2012–13 HC Bolzano ITA 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2012–13 Södertälje SK SWE-2 18 5 14 19 4 10 3 4 7 20
2013–14 Rögle BK SWE-2 25 3 6 9 22 — — — — —
2013–14 HC Vita Hästen SWE-3 1 1 1 2 0 — — — — —
2013–14 AIK SHL 8 0 1 1 4 — — — — —
2014–15 AIK SWE-2 11 1 1 2 8 — — — — —
NHL totals 920 209 470 679 468 47 12 22 34 14

International[]

Year Team Event   GP G A Pts PIM
1990 Sweden EJC 6 2 4 6 0
1991 Sweden WJC 7 6 5 11 8
1992 Sweden WJC 7 8 9 17 6
1992 Sweden WC 8 0 1 1 0
1993 Sweden WC 7 1 7 8 4
1996 Sweden WCH 4 2 1 3 0
1996 Sweden WC 3 2 3 5 0
1997 Sweden WC 11 6 5 11 6
1998 Sweden OG 4 0 0 0 6
1999 Sweden WC 10 2 4 6 8
2000 Sweden WC 7 1 5 6 6
2002 Sweden OG 4 1 2 3 0
2002 Sweden WC 8 1 6 7 0
2004 Sweden WC 7 2 4 6 8
2006 Sweden WC 6 1 8 9 4
2010 Sweden WC 8 1 2 3 4
Junior totals 20 16 18 34 14
Senior totals 87 20 48 68 46

Awards[]

  • Silver medal World Junior Championship in 1992.
  • World Junior Championship's Best Forward in 1992.
  • Named to the World Junior Championship All-Star Team in 1992.
  • Elitserien Rookie of the Year in 1992.
  • Gold medal World Championship in 1992 and 2006.
  • Silver medal World Championship in 1993 and 1997.
  • Named to the World Championship All-Star Team in 1997.
  • World Championship's Best Forward in 1997.
  • Bronze medal World Championship in 1999, 2002 and 2010.

Records[]

  • 1993 World Championship record of most assists

References[]

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Michael Nylander Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Hartford Whalers at Boston Bruins Box Score — November 27, 1992". hockey-reference.com.
  3. ^ "Oilers cry foul over Nylander signing". CBC Sports. 3 January 2007.
  4. ^ El-Bashir, Tarik (16 January 2008). "Shoulder to Sideline Nylander 3-6 Months". The Washington Post. Retrieved 27 April 2008.
  5. ^ Wyshynski, Greg (25 October 2010). "Nylander breaks neck in AHL; coach wonders if his career is done". Yahoo Sports. Archived from the original on 27 October 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2010.
  6. ^ Oklobzija, Kevin (26 October 2010). "Rochester Amerks' Michael Nylander has successful surgery". Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
  7. ^ Oklobzija, Kevin (25 October 2010). "Rochester Amerks' Michael Nylander out for season". Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 25 October 2010.
  8. ^ Burnside, Scott (17 August 2011). "Flyers invite Michael Nylander to camp". ESPN. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  9. ^ Mahiban, Dhiren (9 April 2016). "A Hockey Bond for Father, Sons and Honorary Cousin". The New York Times. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  10. ^ Zeisberger, Mike (24 December 2016). "'He's always there for us': Sports a family affair for Michael Nylander and his hockey- and tennis-playing children". National Post. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  11. ^ "Jacquline Nylander Altelius". Women's Tennis Association. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  12. ^ "2020-21 Women's Tennis Roster: Jackie Nylander". Southern Methodist University. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  13. ^ "Peter Nylander - Elite Prospects".
  14. ^ "Thommy Nylander - Elite Prospects".
  15. ^ "MICHAEL NYLANDER JOINS G.R. FOR CONDITIONING". Grand Rapids Griffins. 21 October 2009. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2009.

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