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Nils Höglander Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 11, 2023
Updated: Oct. 14, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 22
Projection: Third Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Dec. 20, 2000
Height: 5' 8 | 175 cm
Weight: 185 lbs | 84 kg
Drafted: 40 overall, 2019 round 2 (Logo of the Vancouver Canucks VAN)
Contract: $2,200,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $1,100,000)
Undersize but stocky/strong
Quick to space.
As F1, on the forecheck, he has the ability to disrupt opponents and create turnovers. A middle / bottom six energy provider who could potentially provide secondary offense.
Sent to AHL to round out his game in (21/22). Produced offense and contributed reliable three zone detail and compete.
Earned a roster spot to start (23/24). Competing for more of a role. Has traditionally averaged just over 12:00 TOI but he's auditioning for a slot on the second PP unit to start a new season.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Abbotsford CanucksAHL45141832544
2022-23Vancouver CanucksNHL25369-46
2021-22Vancouver CanucksNHL6010818-724
  • Compete/Consistency: 80
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 62
  • Hockey IQ: 84
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 72
  • Penalty Kill: 0
  • Power Play: 75
  • Physicality: 65
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 78
  • Shot: 78
  • Skating: 88
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality