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Robert Nilsson

Edmonton Oilers

1985/01/10 24

5-11 185

Calgary, Alta., Canada

4

the New York Islanders in 2003 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Oilers 12 1 3 4 -12 0 1 0 0 0 13

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has excellent offensive instincts and creativity. Can often make something out of nothing in the offensive zone. Is a wizard with the puck.
Flaws
  • Must add more bulk to his 5-11 frame, since he can get pushed off the puck at the highest level. Needs to find a level of consistency on offense.
Career Potential
  • Top six winger.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 20, 2009 Missed 5 games (concussion).
January 13, 2009 Concussion, day-to-day.
December 13, 2008 Missed 4 games (upper body injury).
December 3, 2008 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
April 12, 2008 Signed by the Edmonton Oilers to a three-year contract.
October 31, 2007 Recalled from Springfield (AHL).
October 13, 2007 Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
March 23, 2007 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
March 14, 2007 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
February 28, 2007 Re-assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
September 26, 2006 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
April 19, 2006 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
February 23, 2006 Recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
February 12, 2006 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
February 8, 2006 Recalled from Bridgeport (AHL).
December 3, 2005 Assigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
August 30, 2005 Signed by the New York Islanders to a three-year, entry-level contract.
November 16, 2004 Loaned to Hammarby IF (Sweden-2) from Djurgardens IF (Sweden).

Trades

February 27, 2007 Edmonton Oilers traded Ryan Smyth to the New York Islanders for Robert Nilsson, Ryan OíMarra and a 1st round selection in 2007
June 21, 2003 Drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1st round (15th overall) in 2003.

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