Sabres Recall Forward Nylander
April 3, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
BUFFALO, N.Y. --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forward Alexander Nylander from the Rochester Americans (AHL).
Nylander (6'1", 180 lbs., 3/2/1998) was drafted by the Sabres with the eighth overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft and joins the team for the first time this season. In 62 games for the Amerks this season, the Calgary, Alberta native leads all Rochester rookies with nine goals and 18 assists.
Earlier this season, Nylander represented Sweden at the World Junior Championship, where he was named to the tournament All-Star Team after tying for the tournament lead with 12 points (5+7) in seven games.
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