| Height: 6-1
Weight: 189
Shoots: L
Born: October 03, 1972, Stockholm, Sweden | |
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November 14, 2008
There is speculation that the Blackhawks are interested in acquiring Michael Nylander from the Capitals, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:The 36-year-old vet would be a good addition for a young Chicago club, and would namely strengthen their power play.
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October 13, 2008
Michael Nylander had a goal and two assists, and was a +2 in the Capitals 5-1 win over the Canucks.
Our View:Nylander is a solid fantasy opttion when healthy, and not has four points in three games this year.
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September 29, 2008
Michael Nylander continued a nice preseason by assisting two goals in Monday night's 3-2 win over New Jersey.
Our View:Nylander only played in 40 games last season but was able to contribute 37 points. He is fully recovered from a shoulder injury that kept him out of the second half of last season. Expect a similar rate of scoring from him this season.
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September 25, 2008
Michael Nylander scored twice on Thursday night as the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 5-2.
Our View:Nylander figures to do a lot more assisting than scoring this season but he has a shot at converting 30 goals. He appears fully recovered from a shoulder injury that kept him out of the second half of last season.
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September 19, 2008
TSN reports that Michael Nylander, who missed the second half of last season with a shoulder injury, was good to go for training camp.
Our View:In just 40 games last season Nylander tallied 37 points. His plus/minus doesn't figure to be very good but he gets a lot of shot opportunities and is excellent at setting up his teammates.
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January 15, 2008
Michael Nylander needs shoulder surgery and is likely out for the season, TSN.ca reports. Rehab time is set for 3-6 months.
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