Hockey reference has him at -0.9 xG. It's a small sample size, but given his high ozone usage you'd think he'd have very good scoring chance generation.
Prospect Info: Alex Nylander (2016, 8th) – '17-18: Rochester #92 (AHL)
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Hockey reference has him at -0.9 xG. It's a small sample size, but given his high ozone usage you'd think he'd have very good scoring chance generation.
Sabres' Nylander had another frustrating season
Rochester, NY (WGR 550) - Alex Nylander had another injury plagued, disappointing season. The 21-year-old only played 49 games in Rochester and then got 12 games with the Sabres.
In those 49 games the winger had 12 goals and 19 assists for 31 points. His stint in Buffalo started very well, but he tailed off quite a bit at the end. Nylander had two goals and two assists for the Sabres.
In early April Nylander suffered a cut on his leg. He finished the game and Phil Housley said he was day-to-day, but would be fine and ready for the playoffs in Rochester. Nylander never played in the Amerks three playoff games and said the cut didn’t get infected. He said, “No, we got things done on it and it got worse day-by-day and now it’s getting better and better, but I was still not able to recover as fast as I would’ve liked, so it was really unfortunate that I couldn’t be with the team and on the ice like I wanted to be.”
Rochester, NY (WGR 550) - Alex Nylander had another injury plagued, disappointing season. The 21-year-old only played 49 games in Rochester and then got 12 games with the Sabres.
In those 49 games the winger had 12 goals and 19 assists for 31 points. His stint in Buffalo started very well, but he tailed off quite a bit at the end. Nylander had two goals and two assists for the Sabres.
In early April Nylander suffered a cut on his leg. He finished the game and Phil Housley said he was day-to-day, but would be fine and ready for the playoffs in Rochester. Nylander never played in the Amerks three playoff games and said the cut didn’t get infected. He said, “No, we got things done on it and it got worse day-by-day and now it’s getting better and better, but I was still not able to recover as fast as I would’ve liked, so it was really unfortunate that I couldn’t be with the team and on the ice like I wanted to be.”
BuffaloGooner
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That leg cut thing is so weird. I don’t know why this organization continues to be so vague when it comes to injury. If I was a betting man I’d say he was dealing with some type infection. Just a guess, strange nonetheless.
Doug Prishpreed
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I’m never impressed by him and don’t like the way he plays. He’s the opposite of what this team needs right now.
Would you honestly give up a first for him if you were another team? I like to be optimistic about our prospects but trying not to let my fandom affect my assessment.
Aladyyn
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I'll take my chances on Alex contributing over whatever we can trade him for, AINEC
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Just because you're not impressed with him doesnt mean others dont see more in him. He would still add lots of value in a package deal if needed and I am curious as to why dont you think he is what we need?
Doug Prishpreed
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Same with me. Because he isn’t worth anything on the market.
He's had some tough breaks in terms of injury. It doesn't help the narrative, certainly.
Hopefully he puts in yet another strong off-season of work. It really is too bad that he was advised to stay in NA in his D+1 year and that the team kept him. If he'd had a couple of modest seasons in the SHL, out of sight, and then came in an injury-pocked first NA year featuring the same production he had this year, including the recall, there would be far less concern and likely much greater shine on the kid's future.
At this point, playing him is the way to rebuild his value and if he's productive, great. And if they do rebuild his value and decide to trade him at a later date, that's the team's prerogative. At this point though, his perceived value likely isn't going to be all that great. He might be used as a sweetener in a deal, or in a stalled-prospect-for-stalled-prospect deal, but there isn't going to be "lots of value" in what he's worth on the trade market. "Unproductive, oft-injured perimeter guy with meddling father" is going to take a bit of productive time to get out from under.
Hopefully he puts in yet another strong off-season of work. It really is too bad that he was advised to stay in NA in his D+1 year and that the team kept him. If he'd had a couple of modest seasons in the SHL, out of sight, and then came in an injury-pocked first NA year featuring the same production he had this year, including the recall, there would be far less concern and likely much greater shine on the kid's future.
At this point, playing him is the way to rebuild his value and if he's productive, great. And if they do rebuild his value and decide to trade him at a later date, that's the team's prerogative. At this point though, his perceived value likely isn't going to be all that great. He might be used as a sweetener in a deal, or in a stalled-prospect-for-stalled-prospect deal, but there isn't going to be "lots of value" in what he's worth on the trade market. "Unproductive, oft-injured perimeter guy with meddling father" is going to take a bit of productive time to get out from under.
GrierIsGod123
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I thought he looked really good in the NHL for the most part. I think with some good coaching, and an honest chance to stick in the top 6, he could be a decent contributor.
I think his skills require playing with other skilled players that have some semblance of Hockey IQ, which he does seem to have. People seem to love to hate on this kid, but he's been one of the more impressive call ups and appears to still have a decently bright NHL future.
I think his skills require playing with other skilled players that have some semblance of Hockey IQ, which he does seem to have. People seem to love to hate on this kid, but he's been one of the more impressive call ups and appears to still have a decently bright NHL future.
Doug Prishpreed
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He’s can take advantage of opportunities but can’t create them as well as top 6 players on other teams. We need players who have a positive impact on the linemates 5v5.
He’ll be an nhl player but there’s an opportunity cost for having him in the top 6 over someone with a better overall impact. I don’t see him as a gamer in the playoffs either.
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I didn’t like the majority of what I’ve heard about Nylander’s play in the AHL, but I absolutely liked what I saw of him up with the Sabres. A peculiar thing.
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Who played this year in the top6 as a winger that was actually good except Reinhart & Skinner?
If they don't add (or even lose Skinner) I don't see how not.
There's Oloffsson..that's it...
Sheary not as smart and falls
Erod has the heart but neither the IQ or hands.
Nylander showed top6 smarts/passing/positioning
And stood out to me in his last call up.
Can he do it over a full season?
Let's find out
He could be a transitional player who is better than what they have now on the wing, either in terms of production or cost (or both), and function as an upgrade to the roster as part of the pathway forward. Since they don't seem to have players who will make a better overall impact in their pipeline yet, he can assume a position in the lineup that will one day be supplanted by another.
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Is he a guy you want in the playoffs? Based on what I've seen of his game, and based on the playoffs we have seen this season, not really. He doesn't have very much intensity in his game.
Then again, our priority is doing well in the regular season right now. So I think Nylander is a good bet to crack the roster in September.
Let's not forget that Alex got called up when we were completely incapable of scoring goals. We were getting shutout left and right. Can't blame him for the offense tailing off, but he did his part.
Then again, our priority is doing well in the regular season right now. So I think Nylander is a good bet to crack the roster in September.
Let's not forget that Alex got called up when we were completely incapable of scoring goals. We were getting shutout left and right. Can't blame him for the offense tailing off, but he did his part.
UnleashRasmus
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I agree with this, his lower cap hit would also be able to cover up the obscene cap hit of Okposo for the next few years. If you get something useful in return, then by all means shop or trade him.
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Here's hoping that next year, Tage Thompson has the inverse of the Tage Thompson season.
UnleashRasmus
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He's definitely a project forward. He skates well for his stride, but like a pitcher with an awkward throwing motion he has some things to fix. He's 22, so he showed some good things and a lot of work needed.
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Even with the additions of Vesey and Johansson, I’m hoping Alex is the surprise to make the roster out of camp. He really could be a game changer for the organization after who I would like to see paired with Johansson.
What do people expect? Maybe a poll...
1. Gets traded this summer
2. Another season in Rochester
3. Makes and permanently sticks with the Sabres
4. Traded at the deadline after we pump his tires.
Gabrielor
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The answer for Nylander will be found on the right wing. That’s his entry opportunity. Just have to beat out Tage and a few others.
