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William Nylander comments on Daniel Alfredsson joining Maple Leafs coaching staff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:48 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

William Nylander comments on Daniel Alfredsson joining Maple Leafs coaching staff

Summary

William Nylander expressed excitement over Daniel Alfredsson's hiring as an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Nylander will be able to communicate in Swedish with Alfredsson, who previously coached him on Team Sweden. Alfredsson's move from the Ottawa Senators comes after serving as an assistant coach there. He thanked the Senators' organization while looking forward to his new role in Toronto.

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Key Details

•William Nylander praises Daniel Alfredsson's hiring by the Maple Leafs.
•Alfredsson previously served as an assistant coach for the Ottawa Senators.
•This marks a first for Nylander to speak Swedish with a coach in the NHL.
•Alfredsson thanked the Senators' organization during his transition.

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2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs news: William Nylander's comment on Daniel Alfredsson is 100% on point

What they're saying

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The Toronto Maple Leafs stunned many of their fans earlier this offseason when they announced that former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, who had served the last several seasons with their divisional rival as an assistant coach, was transferring to their side of the Battle of Ontario. Alfredsson was hired by general manager John Chayka […] The post Maple Leafs news: William Nylander's comment on Daniel Alfredsson is 100% on point appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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