Alex Nylander joins Flames after limited Maple Leafs opportunities in NHL
Forward Alex Nylander has signed a professional tryout agreement with the Calgary Flames after spending two seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. He aims to secure a permanent NHL roster spot following a successful AHL season with the Toronto Marlies.
Why it matters
The move is a critical career pivot for a former high-draft pick looking to re-establish himself in the professional hockey league.
After two seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, Alex Nylander is heading to the Calgary Flames on a professional tryout at training camp. The move gives the 28-year-old forward another shot at fighting for an NHL roster spot after limited action at the highest level in Toronto.This follows Nylander having one of his better recent seasons in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies. He played a part in helping the Marlies to a Calder Cup win, but his NHL opportunities remained scarce.Why did Alex Nylander join Calgary Flames now?The pro tryout provides Alex Nylander another chance to vie for NHL employment, and it also means he’s in the Calgary Flames’ training-camp plans.Nylander had 24 goals, 29 assists and 53 points in 65 regular-season games with the Toronto Marlies in the 2025-26 AHL season.
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