Ht/Wt: 6' 0"/166 lbs
Position: C/LW
Team: Djurgarden Jr (SWE)

Eric Nilson's Player Profile

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - June 10th: "He makes highly skilled plays on the move well and generates a lot of controlled entries. He has a good shot, but is more of a pass-first player. Nilson gives a strong effort on both sides of the puck, which could help him stay down the middle at higher levels."

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - June 9th: "Nilson's skating is his best asset, and he's a committed two-way player with an edge to his game. College hockey should be a productive path for Nilson (5-11, 156), who needs to develop physically. He had 38 points (12 goals, 26 assists) in 37 games in Sweden's junior league this season."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - June 2nd: "Nilson is a lean but intelligent center who is one of the smarter forwards in the draft on both sides of the puck. He takes smart routes with and without the puck, finds space in possession, always has his head and eyes up and processes the game at an advanced level."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - May 12th: "Nilson is an intelligent, understated player who really seems to know how to advance play in just about any situation. He certainly must get stronger, but the way he plays the game is already so refined and crisp."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 26th: "Two-way defenceman with transitional element and secondary scoring upside. (36GP-3G-9A)"

Smaht Scouting - March 23rd: "This season he made the step up to play College Hockey with Boston University, and while he has more than held his own playing around 18 minutes a night, his lack of top-end offensive skill and clunky edge-work have meant many NHL scouts have real doubts about his ability to be a difference maker at the highest level one day. Additionally, he has struggled with consistency, albeit his game has got better over the season. However, in terms of the positives he is a smooth passer, with solid straight-line speed, good size, solid defensive chops and a tenacious playing style."

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