Simon Eliasson

Fantasy Summary

Intelligent, quick and responsible center with upside as a middle-six forward if his puck skills continue to improve.


Observations

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June 2023 – Nilsson was selected 43rd overall by the Predators. Pat Quinn

 

April 2023 – Nilsson has a lot of very valuable traits that NHL scouts covet; he is smart in all three zones, responsible defensively, reliable on the breakout and in transition, and has quick feet. He keeps his stick ready and his head on a swivel, reading his surroundings as he goes and adjusting his positioning to either stifle threats defensively, or identify pressure outlets offensively. He exploits breaches very well, attacking defenders’ feet if he senses a moment’s hesitation and rushing into openings in the slot when an opponent makes a mistake.

Overall, Nilsson’s puck skills need to improve if he wants to establish himself as an offensive presence; his brain gets him a lot of opportunities that his hands can’t convert. If his passing, handling and shooting can even reach a slightly above-average level, you’re looking at a middle-six NHLer. It’s a tall task, though, so expect him to remain in the second- to third-round range. Hadi Kalakeche

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 7.0
NHL Certainty 8.0
Country SWE
Position LW
Roster Type Europe
Shoot/Glove Left
Date of Birth June 22, 2005
Height 6‘0”
Weight 179 lbs
Drafted 2023 Round 2; Overall: 43

Stats

 Season Team League GP G A TP PIM      Playoffs GP G A TP PIM 
 2019-2020 SDE HF U16U16 Div.121 9 1827 10|        
 2020-2021 SDE HF J18J18 Region8 1 34 6|        
  Stockholm NordTV-Pucken3 0 44 0|        
 2021-2022 Rögle BK J18J18 Region20 8 1624 0|        
  Rögle BK J18J18 Nationell13 3 811 2|Playoffs8 2 57
  Rögle BK J20J20 Nationell19 3 36 2|Playoffs1 0 00
  Sweden U17 (all)International-Jr4 1 12 2|        
 2022-2023 Sweden U18 Hlinka Gretzky Cup5 0 11 2|        
  Rögle BK J18J18 Region1 0 11 0|        
  Sweden U18 WJAC-196 0 44 4|        
  Rögle BK J18J18 Nationell1 0 00 2|Playoffs2 1 12
  Rögle BK J20J20 Nationell36 19 2241 26|Playoffs1 0 11
  Rögle BKSHL18 0 00 2|Playoffs2 0 00
  Sweden U18 (all)International-Jr12 2 68 4|        
 2023-2024 Rögle BK J20J20 Nationell22 8 1523 10|Playoffs3 2 24
  Rögle BKSHL41 1 23 2|Playoffs1 0 00
  Sweden U19 (all)International-Jr8 0 55 2|        
  Sweden U20 (all)International-Jr8 1 23 4|        
 2024-2025 Rögle BKSHL18 1 1112 0|        
  IK OskarshamnHockeyAllsvenskan5 1 01 0|        
  Sweden U20WJC-20- - -- -|        
  Sweden U20 (all)International-Jr7 1 23 0|        

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