Gary Nylund

Gary Nylund (born October 28, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in 608 National Hockey League games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders.^[1]

Gary Nylund
Born	(1963-10-28) October 28, 1963 (age 61) Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Blackhawks New York Islanders
National team	Canada
NHL draft	3rd overall, 1982 Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career	1982–1993

Overview

Nylund was born in Surrey, British Columbia and raised in North Delta, British Columbia. He was selected third overall by Toronto in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft.

Nylund became the first NHL player to change teams via free agency requiring compensation when he left the Maple Leafs after signing an offer sheet with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1986.^[2][3]

Following his retirement, Nylund became a firefighter in Delta, British Columbia. He was awarded the Medal of Bravery in 2004 for his part in saving the lives of two fellow firefighters in a 2001 chemical fire at a paper mill on Annacis Island in B.C.^[4]

Nylund was a part-owner and assistant coach of the BCHL Surrey Eagles franchise from 2010 to 2012, and returned in a coaching role for the 2015-16 season.^[5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1978–79	Delta Suns	BCHL		57	6	29	35	107		—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	Portland Winter Hawks	WHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1979–80	Portland Winter Hawks	WHL		72	5	21	26	59		8	0	1	1	2
1980–81	Portland Winter Hawks	WHL		70	6	40	46	186		9	1	7	8	17
1981–82	Portland Winter Hawks	WHL		65	7	59	66	267		15	3	16	19	74
1982–83	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		16	0	3	3	16		—	—	—	—	—
1983–84	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		47	2	14	16	103		—	—	—	—	—
1984–85	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		76	3	17	20	99		—	—	—	—	—
1985–86	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		79	2	16	18	180		10	0	2	2	25
1986–87	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		80	7	20	27	190		4	0	2	2	11
1987–88	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		76	4	15	19	208		5	0	0	0	10
1988–89	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		23	3	2	5	63		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	New York Islanders	NHL		46	4	8	12	74		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	New York Islanders	NHL		64	4	21	25	144		5	0	2	2	17
1990–91	New York Islanders	NHL		72	2	21	23	105		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Capital District Islanders	AHL		4	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	New York Islanders	NHL		7	0	1	1	10		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Capital District Islanders	AHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	New York Islanders	NHL		22	1	1	2	43		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				608	32	139	171	1235		24	0	6	6	63

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1982	Canada	WJC		7	1	3	4	0

Awards

• WHL Second All-Star Team – 1981
• WHL First All-Star Team – 1982