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Prospect Info: #115OA - Hurricanes select LW Zion Nybeck (HV71 - SHL)

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Was an offensive dynamo at the J20 level last year in Sweden as the leagues leading scorer. Great shot and solid playmaker, will use his shot as a pass to generate a rebound opportunity if he can not find an opening.

27G 39A in 42 Games last season

from Black Book:
Nybeck is an extremely talented winger with an incredible scoring touch. There is no denying his skills and offensive talents as he has produced a lot of goals and assists at every level he’s played at so far. His track record in domestic play is apparent, as he has been well over a PPG throughout his whole career so far, up until the SHL level, where he made his debut during the season.

He has got great hands and he can maneuver every situation with control over the puck, even if there are big defensemen on his tail. He can stickhandle his way through defenders with ease and he has got tremendous hand-eye coordination. His shot is weak but accurate and he often has good puck luck as rebounds often ends up right in front of him and tend to bounce his way

Rated #87 OA
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Winger Zion Nybeck has dominated the Swedish Junior leagues this season. He quickly showed he was too advanced for the Under-18 league, picking up six goals and 10 points in four games. Moving up to the Under-20 league didn’t slow him down. Nybeck scored 27 goals and 39 assists for 66 points in 42 games in the SuperElit. It earned him a look in the SHL. He scored one goal in 15 games for HV71 in limited ice time. Nybeck was also an alternate captain for Sweden at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup, picking up one goal and four points in five games and winning a bronze medal. Overall, he had two goals and 12 points in 13 games for the Swedish Under-18 Team.

Last season, Nybeck put up 17 goals and 24 points in 14 games at the Under-18 league level. He also had 17 goals and 43 points in 35 games in the SuperElit. He had the most assists in the league. Nybeck was named the top Swedish Under-18 player. He also played at the IIHF Under-18 World Championships. With two goals and five points, he helped Sweden to gold. He also scored three goals at the Under-17 WHC, winning bronze.

Zion Nybeck Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #45 - Last Word on Hockey
 
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THW Prospect Profile -

Every draft has a Zion Nybeck ⁠— a skilled forward with relentless speed and dazzling offensive ability whose only drawback seems to be his size. But even at 5-foot-8, the Swedish winger weighs in at 176 pounds ⁠— pretty good for an undersized 18-year-old kid in his draft year.

Nybeck dominated the J20 SuperElit league last season, finishing first in scoring with 27 goals and 39 assists for 66 points in just 42 games. His strong play earned himself a call-up to the SHL, where he scored one goal in 15 games, averaging just 4:41 ice time per game.

A left-handed shooter, Nybeck can play either wing. His biggest strength comes from his lower body, as his speed can burn defensemen with ease while on the attack. On the forecheck, he is a wrecking ball. Using his quick feet and tenacious play style, he’s able to compete against the boards, an area most smaller players struggle in. He’s also able to funnel that energy into backchecking, where his toolkit helps him to be a responsible defender.

When Nybeck has the puck, his shiftiness opens up lanes of ice to connect passes, execute give-and-gos, or simply stick-handle into shooting areas. He operates with brilliant creativity and isn’t afraid to attempt new and risky plays ⁠— most of which work more often than not. He shines particularly off the rush, where his high tempo helps him dictate the play.
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He’s an excellent passer and shooter who can play virtually any power play position. He’s dangerous to leave alone, as he can fire one-timers off in the blink of an eye. He’s also dangerous with the puck, which makes him a looming threat every time he’s on the ice.

It’s hard to say what caused Nybeck’s stock to plummet from 16th in the NHL Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings to 29th in its final rankings for European skaters. Unlike most young players entering their draft year, Nybeck is remarkably well-rounded ⁠— there are very few drawbacks to his game.

Occasionally, he will hang on to the puck for a second too long, or lose it trying to stick handle too much. There are also times where he’ll be overly eager to exit the zone and join a rush, or aggressively hound the puck in the defensive zone, causing him to lose position. But he also enforces plenty of turnovers with those same moves.

Some attribute his low rank to his size, or perhaps his lack of effectiveness in the SHL caused the nose dive. But with such little ice time to work with, his call-up should be viewed only as a positive. He may have spent a lot of time glued to the bench, but it was an opportunity to gain experience and further his development.
 
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Gocanes0506 said:
Nybeck is only getting 6 minutes a game right now. That cant be good for his development.
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He was demoted to the U-20 team so he should get more time there.

I don't have any problem with Nybeck and Pashin playing in lesser leagues as undersized guys. They will both take a couple years longer to develop anyway. Put them where they get ice time.
 
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