Apr. 7: Nylander is once again back up with Pittsburgh after being recalled on an emergency basis.
Apr. 6: A few hours after being recalled, it seems Nylander is headed back down to Wilkes-Barre Scranton. The Penguins announced in advance of their game tonight against the Minnesota Wild that Nylander has been reassigned back to their AHL affiliate.
Apr. 3: According to a team release, the Pittsburgh Penguins sent forward Alexander Nylander down to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Monday.
Nylander, 25, heads back to the minors after sitting as a healthy scratch for eight straight games. He’s one of Pittsburgh’s best recall options out of their relatively thin depth in the AHL but was a week away from requiring waivers to head back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Pittsburgh remains locked into a tight battle for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference as they look to keep their 16-year postseason streak alive, by far the longest in the league. With salary cap constraints, though, they’re forced to carry a trim roster, having less than $100,000 in space before returning Nylander to the minors.
The eighth-overall pick in 2016 is having by far his best season in the AHL, leading the team in goals and points per game. His 25 goals and 25 assists in 54 games have given him his first 50-point season, marking another step in a long road back to potential NHL relevancy after an injury-plagued development period.
He could remain a lineup option for the Penguins in the playoffs if they make it there. He has one assist in six games this season with Pittsburgh, his first NHL point since the 2019-20 season.
He’s what you call a tweener
Though I didn’t think much of it at the time the Nylander for Lafferty trade turned out to be a steal for the Hawks. Davidson proving quite worthy to me so far. I like his first draft and hopefully this years also. Korchinski and Nazar look quite capable of becoming stars and the rest all look capable. This year two firsts and 4 seconds should bring more solid prospects in as there are 4 studs and they should get one of them. Bedard, Fantilli, Carlsson and Michov. Bedard’s getting all the hype but Fantilli might be the best pick.
What does that have to do with Josh Archibald?
Pittsburgh is bubblicious, not optimistic.
He needs to stay this time, has enough skill and speed to be a solid 4/3 liner
I agree. I think Granlund -O’Conner -Nylander would make an interesting 3rd Line