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#70 Noah Dower Nilsson
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Pos: LW
D.O.B.: 4/25/05
From: Stromstad, SWE
Height: 6'0
Weight: 174
Shoots: Left
Drafted: 2023 draft 3rd rnd, 73rd overall by Detroit
Acquired: Signed 3 yr contract with Detroit (NHL) 4/5/26 |
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| Plus: High intensity player with a non-stop motor... Aggressive on the forecheck... Gifted goal scorer wants to have the puck on his stick and make things happen... Elite offensive hockey sense and creativity... Excels on the powerplay...
| | Minus: Despite pro frame, will need to get used to physical pace of NorthAmerican Game... His offensive style is high risk - high reward, beating players 1-on-1, which leads to turnovers... |
| Organizational Comments: Red Wings GM - Steve Yzerman "He's a really good skater, he's got good puck skills, he plays with a lot of energy. Really like his skating and his puck skills and the energy that he plays with." |
What GRC says: Fall 2026 Dower Nilsson is locked in to make his full-time North American debut with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). He is expected to start in a top-nine role where he can utilize his offensive instincts on the power play.
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| Role: Offensive forward |
| Projection: NHL Middle six winger |
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| 4/5/26 | Signed 3 yr contract with Detroit (NHL) starting in 2026-27 |
| 5/4/26 | Signed to PTO with Grand Rapids (AHL) |
| 5/9/26 | Released from PTO |
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