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Nils Höglander Scouting Report

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Created: Jan. 27, 2024
Updated: Feb. 5, 2024
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 23
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)
Infectious 'bottom six' forward who has improved his game immensely year over year.
In his first 47GP he produced 14G - 6A and was a (+13) defensively.
His competitive approach leads to second chances offensively - and extended zone time when he battles along the wall.
His scoring stats are impressive considering he doesn't have a special teams role and averages only 11:05 time on ice -
All 14 goals at even strength. Leans shooter / finisher / garbage collector / more than natural play maker.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2023-24Vancouver CanucksNHL802412362351
2022-23Abbotsford CanucksAHL45141832544
2022-23Vancouver CanucksNHL25369-46
2021-22Vancouver CanucksNHL6010818-724
  • Compete/Consistency: 90
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 75
  • Hockey IQ: 84
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 75
  • Penalty Kill: 50
  • Power Play: 50
  • 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