C/W William Nylander - MODO, SHL (2014, 8th overall, Toronto) II

[Woodhouse]

Continued from part one.

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[William Nylander*]

Anthony Petrielli ‏@APetrielli 25m
Just got off the phone with the Leafs Director of Amateur Scouting Dave Morrison. He told me Nylander is over 5'11 & 180+ pounds.

For reference, he turned 18 two months ago.

 

[McLovin*]

Anthony Petrielli ‏@APetrielli 25m
Just got off the phone with the Leafs Director of Amateur Scouting Dave Morrison. He told me Nylander is over 5'11 & 180+ pounds.

For reference, he turned 18 two months ago.

Yeah, I see him weighing the same as Stamkos once he gets older, and be 6'0 like him as well.

Just a guess though, since we obviously can't really predict growth spurts; for all we know he can get 3 inches taller. The size is already fine for him though, being the skill type player that he is. Any more height would just be a bonus

 

[3 Minute Minor]

He'll be one of those guys we never get a true height/weight for, like Giroux or Kane, and his height won't hold him back as much as some people want to believe.

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

He'll be one of those guys we never get a true height/weight for, like Giroux or Kane, and his height won't hold him back as much as some people want to believe.

Meh, he was taller than randy Carlyle on stage at the draft. He's not 5'9

 

[3 Minute Minor]

Meh, he was taller than randy Carlyle on stage at the draft. He's not 5'9

You quoted me as if I said he was 5'9"

 

[novon04]

He'll be one of those guys we never get a true height/weight for, like Giroux or Kane, and his height won't hold him back as much as some people want to believe.

Sorry, but have you seen him play? He doesn't look short at all.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

Sorry, but have you seen him play? He doesn't look short at all.

Where did you see me say he looks short?

Wtf are people reading?

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

You quoted me as if I said he was 5'9"

You mentioned and compared him to 2 players that are famously shorter than their listed 5'11. What are people to think? Why would we not know his height if he is infact 5'11.5 or 6 ft as he appears to be?

What were you trying to say, but obviously failed to convey?

 

[Rebuilt]

Both Nylander and Ehlers are not short and both could very well end up being the two best forwards in that whole draft.

 

[WhiteCurse]

Both Nylander and Ehlers are not short and both could very well end up being the two best forwards in that whole draft.

Dont see that happening

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

Dont see that happening

Agreed, whole draft might be reaching, but definitely better than some drafted before him, like a Virtanen as one example.

I think we can agree that statement is more fair.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

You mentioned and compared him to 2 players that are famously shorter than their listed 5'11. What are people to think? Why would we not know his height if he is infact 5'11.5 or 6 ft as he appears to be?

What were you trying to say, but obviously failed to convey?

I was trying to say that I think he'll be one of those guys we never get a true height/weight for, like Giroux or Kane, and his height won't hold him back as much as some people want to believe.

There's no code in there.

http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=726497&navid=DL|TOR|home

From 2 days ago ^ calls him 5'9" 169lbs.
That tweet said 5'11" 180lbs
Other places have him listed as 5'10" 175lbs

It'll be conflicting heights all over the place and people will bring it up as a negative but with his style of play, it will be irrelevant, hence the "won't hold him back as much as some people want to believe"

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

can't wait to see this kid play. way too excited.

 

[Future]

Meh, he was taller than randy Carlyle on stage at the draft. He's not 5'9

He looked as tall as Dave Morrisson and he is 6'0. So somewhere around 5'11.5" like TSN had him is likely.

The point is, he isn't small. His size won't be what holds him back from becoming an elite player. It's up to him to work on just rounding out his game.

 

[cosmicnavigator]

There's no code in there.

http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=726497&navid=DL|TOR|home

From 2 days ago ^ calls him 5'9" 169lbs.
That tweet said 5'11" 180lbs
Other places have him listed as 5'10" 175lbs
"

Its cause people are using hockey db for facts its not a good site since it not updated.

So if you ever want real fact about especially a european player never use hockey db.

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

taller than carlyle (5'10) and shorter than morrison (6'0).

he's somewhere around 5'11 and 6'0. he's still growing and IMO, he tops off at 6'1.

 

[McLovin*]

He looked as tall as Dave Morrisson and he is 6'0. So somewhere around 5'11.5" like TSN had him is likely.

The point is, he isn't small. His size won't be what holds him back from becoming an elite player. It's up to him to work on just rounding out his game.

Dude's a gym rat. He ranked top 1-10 at the combine for 7 different tests:

Anaerobic peak power output
Anaerobic mean power output
Hand-eye
Pull ups
Pro agility left
Pro agility right
single leg squat

www.hockeysverige.se/2014/06/01/nylander-imponerade-vid-nhl-draft-combine

 

[3 Minute Minor]

Its cause people are using hockey db for facts its not a good site since it not updated.

So if you ever want real fact about especially a european player never use hockey db.

ye you don't have to tell me that, I haven't used hockeydb in years.

 

[gretskidoo]

taller than carlyle (5'10) and shorter than morrison (6'0).

he's somewhere around 5'11 and 6'0. he's still growing and IMO, he tops off at 6'1.

They're obviously holding him above the ground to make him look taller and the pick look better.

 

[Highlander23]

Is that William wearing a hat ? too short=bust

 

[joe89]

Like it would matter for a guy like Nylander if he's 5'10 or 6'0.. Or the previous year Drouin. Or in the league already Pat Kane.

 

[waingr0]

What do people think of his handsomeness potential? Should Lundvqist be worried?

 

[Patmac40]

What do people think of his handsomeness potential? Should Lundvqist be worried?

Potential's definitely there. Not really sure of his total upside though. Still pretty raw in that area but he has a strong jawline.

 

[Bill_Crosby*]

I wouldn't necessarily bet the farm on him growing another 2-3 inches. I may be an anomaly but I was 6"1 at 15 and was 6"1 at 25.