Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Alex Nylander (92) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. Nylander signed a one-year contract with the Calgary Flames during the team's 2026 training camp. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Calgary Flames sign left-winger Alex Nylander to one-year contract

Sep 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-year, two-way contract worth US$850,000.

The 28-year-old son of Michael Nylander, who played for the Flames between 1993 and 1999, went to Calgary’s training camp on a professional tryout offer.

Alex Nylander, who was born in Calgary, had 24 goals and 29 assists in 65 American Hockey League games with the Toronto Marlies last season.

The six-foot-one, 205-pound winger scored six goals in all 24 playoff games for the Marlies, who won the championship Calder Cup.