Prospect Info: Leafs pick - #65 - Andrew Nielsen (D) Lethbridge WHL 6-3 207lbs

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Andrew Nielsen
Defense -- shoots R
Born Nov 13 1996 -- Red Deer, ALTA
[18 yrs. ago]
Height 6.03 -- Weight 207 [191 cm/94 kg]
Drafted by Toronto Maple Leafs
- round 3 #65 overall 2015 NHL Entry Draft

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[The Hockey Life]

Didn't expect them to pass on Dergachev, whats the 411 on this guy?

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Finally someone big, but then again, another LHD. They do know that we have a lot of good LHD right?

 

[timlap]

My writeup, based on readings only:

"Big heavy defenceman, plays a physically hard game, has an edge and he can back it up, sometimes makes the wrong read and stands a guy up with a hit while another forward sneaks past him, at other times his defensive decisions are good, has a hard shot, skating is decent and what he lacks in skating he can mostly make up for with long stick and reach, played a key role for a weak team where he faced a lot of tough competition despite being a rookie."

 

[Cor]

Don't know much about this kid.

6'3, 210.

Seems like a decent shutdown kid.

 

[Mess]

Need BIO

A brutish, big-bodied defenseman that has the size, willingness to give up the body, and physical maturity to make a difference on the ice. Establishes an imposing presence when bearing down on opposing players; does not allow any time or space, and can cause turnovers easily. Has a good eye and is able to make crisp, accurate passes to teammates; also possesses a hard shot. While his skating could be improved, he isn't immobile and can get around the ice post haste. All-in-all, a physical two-way defender who establishes pressure on the opposition and can also provide offensive support.

 

[Willie Oree]

I admit to not having a clue of what MLSE is doing in this draft... Not one idea.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Time for people to not like the pick when they no nothing about him.

 

[ZINFINITY16]

Gotta be honest I've never heard of this kid.

 

[Cor]

Time for people to not like the pick when they no nothing about him.

pretty much.

This reminds me of the Valiev pick.

 

[SprDaVE]

Don't know him at all. Looks like a project player that's been a very late bloomer. Huge part of the rebuild in Lethbridge.

 

[leafsfuture]

As long as he can pass the puck, I am good with this pick.

At some point you do need to pick some size

 

[Banic]

Time for people to not like the pick when they no nothing about him.

While you are right, the joke is becoming old now.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Don't know him at all. Looks like a project player that's been a very late bloomer. Huge part of the rebuild in Lethbridge.

They don't have a lot of high end players on their roster. Decent stat line for a big kid.

Wish he was a righty.

 

[Joey Hoser]

I admit to not having a clue of what MLSE is doing in this draft... Not one idea.

Drafting players? I don't get what you mean.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

While you are right, the joke is becoming old now.

See it in every thread, so I'll keep pointing it out.

 

[BlueBaron]

Like his size for sure. So much for the OHL only theory that some were floating.

 

[Brewsky]

Think Luke Schenn 2.0

 

[The Winter Soldier]

First big man picked this draft, pick 4. Don't know much about him.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

Drafting players? I don't get what you mean.

They haven't taken names people have seen all year so they think the sky is falling.

 

[LeafGrief]

Think Luke Schenn 2.0

That's not bad for a 3rd round pick.

 

[Brewsky]

That's not bad for a 3rd round pick.

Not when Pilon is on the board, and a slew of other D prospects better than him.

Hell I'll even put him in Dylan McIlrath territory. Big D that's it.

 

[Stephen]

So like maybe an Andrew MacWilliam?

 

[snizzbone*]

Not when Pilon is on the board, and a slew of other D prospects better than him.

Hell I'll even put him in Dylan McIlrath territory. Big D that's it.

Schenn and McIlrath were top picks. This is a 3rd rounder.

 

[Pi]

They haven't taken names people have seen all year so they think the sky is falling.

Yep. Everyone here can pick off the rankings but if it were so easy, I doubt teams would employ scouts.