Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen profiles Red Wings prospect and 21-year-old center Noah Dower-Nilsson today, discussing the pluses and minuses of the 6,’ 185-pound center:
Three Reasons Why Dower-Nilsson Will Play in the NHL
- Strong offensive skills, strong shot, with quick release.
- Sees the ice well and that supports clever playmaking ability. .
- Good hands around the net, in traffic, has instincts to take advantage of the loose change arround the net.
What May Hold Him Back
The young Swede has had more than his fair share of injuries in his young career. Is he durable enough? He added pounds and strength in the past year and that should help. But part of taking the last step to the show is proving you can stay healthy over the course of a now 84-game NHL regular-season.
Also, needs to be more focused when he doesn’t have the puck. He also lacks explosiveness in his skating and needs to work on adding more power to his stride.
