Nilsson: Swedish Goalie with NHL Upside

0:00For the NHL, it's March 17th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Douglas Nielsen is a promising Swedish goal tinder, eligible for the 2026 NHL draft. At just 17 years old, the 6 foot 4 left catcher plays for Faradjastad BK at the under 18 and under 20 levels. He weighs 187 pounds, and ranks third among European goalies on NHL's scouting list. This season, Nielsen appeared in 28 games with the 2.30 goals against average and a 0.915 safe percentage. He wins 16 wins, 12 losses. On the international stage, he helped Sweden earn bronze at the World Junior A, challenge and silver at the Hlinka Gretzki Cup. Scouts praise his smart positioning, calm demeanor under pressure, and ability to use his size effectively. He stays composed in the crease with solid rebound control and makes settle adjustments to maintain strong angles. That said, Nielsen needs to work on his quickness and reaction speed, especially against fast

1:04breakaways. More playing time will help him build those skills before pro levels. Overall, he shows real NHL upside as a steady starter after some minor league seasoning. Expect him to go in the third round or later, a solid pick up for teams building their goalie pipeline. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcasts and music, S-O-L-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.