MICHAEL NYLANDER

'Michael Nylander' (born October 3, 1972, in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player, playing as center for the Washington Capitals of the NHL.

Contents

Playing career

Transactions

Career statistics

Awards

Records

External links

Playing career

Nylander was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the 3rd round (59th overall) in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. His reputation for being a playmaker rather than a goal scorer and questions about his intensity have kept him as a 2nd-line center for most of his career. This has also led him to bounce from team to team, as he played for Hartford Whalers (1992-1994), Calgary Flames (1994-98), Tampa Bay Lightning (1999), Washington Capitals (2002-2003), and Boston Bruins (2004). His best years were with the Chicago Blackhawks (1999-2002), as he averaged 59 points per season there.
Nylander was signed by the New York Rangers for the 2005-06 season and he has played well with All-Star right-winger Jaromir Jagr and has bolstered the Rangers' power play. He centered the first line and first power play unit. Statistically, this has been his best season; he has tallied 22 goals and 54 assists for 76 points in 76 games while helping the Rangers reach 100 points for the first time since 1994.
Following their 4-3 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on April 8, 2006, Nylander was interviewed by NBC's Pierre McGuire. He popped 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.
On April 3, 2007 against The New York Islanders Nylander scored his 26th goal of 2006-2007 season which set career high for Nylander.
Michael has a brother, Peter, who also plays pro hockey.
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. The Oilers are currently pursuing their legal options.[1]

Transactions

★ March 10, 1994- Traded by the Hartford Whalers along with James Patrick and Zarley Zalapski to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Gary Suter, Paul Ranheim and Ted Drury.

★ January 19, 1999- Traded by the Calgary Flames to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Andrei Nazarov.

★ November 12, 1999- Traded by the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Bryan Muir and Reid Simpson.

★ November 1, 2002- Traded by the Chicago Blackhawks, along with Chicago's 2003 3rd round draft choice and future considerations, to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Chris Simon and Andrei Nikolishin.

★ March 4, 2004- Traded by the Washington Capitals to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Boston's 2005 4th round compensatory choice and Boston's 2006 2nd round draft choice.

★ August 10, 2004- Signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers.

★ July 2, 2007- Signed as a free agent with the Washington Capitals after breaking an agreement with the Edmonton Oilers. Legal actions are being pursued by the Oilers as they feel that Nylander was in breach of contract.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
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 IF	SEL		40	11	17	28	30		3	1	4	5	4
1992-93	Hartford Whalers	NHL		59	11	22	33	36		--	--	--	--	--
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	NLA		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	Aq 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
NHL totals				808	189	420	609	412		44	12	22	34	12

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.

★ World Championship's Best Forward in 1993 and 1997.

★ Silver medal World Championship in 1993 and 1997.

★ Named to the World Championship All-Star Team in 1997.

★ Bronze medal World Championship in 1999 and 2002.

★ SM-liiga playoff winner with Kärpät in 2005.

Records

★ 1993 World Championship record of most assists

External links

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★ Nylander a Swede Sensation in NY (nhlpa.com)