TORONTO - The Maple Leafs have recalled William Nylander from Sweden and assigned him to the Marlies of the American Hockey League.The 18-year-old, who was the eighth overall pick of the Leafs in June, had eight goals and 12 assists in 21 games for MODO of the Swedish Hockey League.Nylander also starred for Sweden at the world junior championship in Toronto.MODO general manager Per Svartvadet said in a press release posted on the teams website that the club had no control over Nylander being recalled by the Leafs.We are extremely proud and happy that we helped William to the player he now is, Svartvadet said.Nylander, a five-foot-11 forward, spent training camp with the Leafs but it was clear his all-around game needed work before he could stick in the NHL.Manager of player development Steve Staios and other Leafs scouts went to see Nylander in Sweden this season. Assistant general manager Kyle Dubas said last month the team was excited about his development and combination of skill and speed.Hes showing signs, as every 18- and 19-year-old does, now hes starting to show better ability to check and get the puck back and go back on offence, which is what we want from him to do when he comes over to North America, Dubas said.Playing for the AHLs Marlies could help the son of former NHL star Michael Nylander speed up his development on the smaller ice surface.Note to readers: This is a corrected story. A previous version had an incorrect first name for Michael Nylander. Johnny Unitas Jersey . Colorado came up big against Chicago last spring, and repeated that performance Tuesday night. Varlamov stopped 36 shots and Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist for the Avalanche in a 5-1 victory over the Blackhawks. Braden Smith Jersey . 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