Nylander was waived by the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nylander signed a one-year contract with Toronto in late November but was a healthy scratch in three of the Maple Leafs' last four games. If he clears waivers, he could see increased chances to play in the minors.

Nylander secured a one-year, $775,000 contract with Toronto on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Nylander earned his contract by racking up eight goals and four assists in 14 minor-league contests for AHL Toronto while on a minor-league-only deal. Selected by the Sabres with the eighth overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, the 26-year-old winger has failed to secure a long-term role at the NHL level, playing in just 121 NHL contests for Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Columbus. In a corresponding move, the Leafs designated Matthew Knies (upper body) for injured reserve.

Nylander signed a one-year contract with the AHL Toronto Marlies on Sunday, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nylander tallied 11 goals and 15 points in 23 games following a midseason trade to the Blue Jackets last season. The 26-year-old winger ultimately had to settle for an AHL contract, as he'll look to work his way back to an NHL roster.

Nylander is not expected to get a qualifying offer from Columbus on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nylander will be eligible for unrestricted free agency Monday. This decision is surprising because the 26-year-old forward was productive for the Blue Jackets, with 11 goals and 15 points in 23 games after being acquired from Pittsburgh in February.

Nylander (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus the Panthers, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nylander took line rushes on the fourth line in warmups, while Trey Fix-Wolansky skated as an extra. The 26-year-old Nylander missed Tuesday's game versus the Lightning with the injury, but it appears to have been a short-term issue.

Nylander (lower body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Thursday's game versus the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Nylander's status against Florida won't be confirmed until Columbus takes the ice for pregame warmups, so fantasy managers hoping to insert him into daily lineups should plan accordingly. He's picked up 10 goals and 14 points through 20 games with the Blue Jackets this season.

Nylander (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the team, it's a lower-body injury that will sideline the winger. Nylander left the pregame warmups about halfway through and was a late scratch for Tuesday's contest. He will be replaced in the lineup by Carson Meyer.

Nylander registered two goals on three shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Nylander reached the 10-goalm mark on the year, with his pair of tallies including the game-winner Monday. It was a tough stretch recently for Nylander as he had not produced a point over his last five games played. The 26-year-old winger has discovered his scoring touch again with the Blue Jackets, as he has 13 points in 17 games since being traded from Pittsburgh.

Nylander (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Penguins, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Columbus' last two outings, Nylander will return to action Saturday against his former team. The 26-year-old winger had gone scoreless in four games prior to the injury, though he's tallied eight goals and 11 points in 15 appearances with Columbus since being acquired from the Penguins at the trade deadline. Nylander will likely return to a top-line role in Saturday's contest.

Nylander (upper body) will not be available to play versus Pittsburgh on Thursday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nylander was dealt from the Penguins in exchange for Emil Bemstrom five weeks ago and has made the most of his change of scenery. Nylander has eight goals and 11 points in 15 games with the Blue Jackets and is seeing almost three minutes more ice time per game than he did in five scoreless appearances with the Penguins earlier in the season.