William Nylander

Height / Weight
5' 11" / 175 lbs
Born
May 1st 1996 (27)
Position
Center
Country
Sweden
NHL 2014 mock draft
Draft Type Round Pick Team
Projection 1 8
SCOUTING REPORT
Small lightweight centre who upper level skills will see him being selected fairly early. He may never have a physical side, but he makes up for it with a other aspects that push him close elite level on the offensive end. Possesses top end gears, and lateral agility. Has great hands and could stickhandle in a phone book. Is both a good shooter and passer. Displays a quick release and pin-point passing accuracy. Son of former NHLer Michael Nylander. He was selected to the roster for the World Junior Under-18 Tournament in April, 2013.


--Bill Placzek--
Player ranking
Year Rank
2014 7

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