| Born: | March 2, 1998 | Draft: | 2016 Sabres #8 Overall |
| Hometown: | Calgary, AB, CAN | Position: | W/C |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Chicago Blackhawks |
Alexander Maximiliam Michael Junior Nylander Altelius (born 2 March 1998) is a Canadian-born Swedish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 8th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
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Deeper Dive
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Achievements
- U20 WJC Silver Medal (2018)
- 2x U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team Sweden (2017, 2018)
- U20 WJC All-Star Team (2017)
- CHL Rookie of the Year (2016)
- CHL Top Prospects Game (2016)
- Hlinka Memorial Silver Medal (2016)
- OHL First All-Rookie Team (2016)
- OHL Rookie of the Year (Emms Family Award) (2016)
- OHL Third All-Star Team (2016)
- U18 WJC Silver Medal (2016)
- U17 WHC Bronze Medal (2015)
- TV-Pucken Gold Medal (2013)
Sources
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