Eric Nilson (born 11 May 2007) is a Swedish-Canadian professional ice hockey centre for Djurgårdens IF of the HockeyAllsvenskan. He is eligible for the 2025 NHL entry draft.[1]
Playing career
Initially ranked as a fourth or fifth round prospect by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2025 NHL entry draft, Nilson rose to the sixth-ranked European skater in their midterm rankings.[2]
International play
Nilson represented Sweden at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Entering the bronze medal match pointless at the event, he recorded an assist and a hat-trick to help Sweden secure bronze.[3]
References
- ^ Ferrari, Tony (17 December 2024). "2025 NHL Draft Rankings: Ferrari's Top 64 Before The World Juniors2025 NHL Draft Rankings: Ferrari's Top 64 Before The World Juniors". The Hockey News. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Ferrari, Tony. "NHL Draft Rankings Reaction: Schaefer's Rise Gains Steam In Central Scouting's Mid-Term List". The Hockey News. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Orth, Jordan (11 August 2024). "2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Canada Claims Gold & Sweden Takes Home Bronze2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Canada Claims Gold & Sweden Takes Home Bronze". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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