sashimi Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Tristen Nielsen was on the Canucks Conversation podcast yesterday. He's very well-spoken and made some very interesting points about Abbotsford this year. I came here to check if anyone else heard it but realized he doesn't have a thread yet! He's definitely deserving of one, so here we go. TRISTEN NIELSEN, F Acquired: Undrafted CHL Free Agent The undrafted free agent signed his first NHL deal with Vancouver this summer (2023) after playing two years in Abbotsford on an AHL deal and enjoying a breakout campaign last season. He's expected to play a big role on a stacked Abbotsford team this year and may even see NHL games as a call up option. August 2021 Scouting report from Michael Liu at First Pass Hockey: "His motor, coupled with his awareness in all three zones, makes him a bonafide two-way threat. He isn’t going to be a floater: you can bet that Nielsen will be forechecking hard and breaking up plays on the defensive end. And, if he gets the puck, he can pull away in an instant from opponents on tired legs. Though he might not possess the high-end skill or finesse like some of his peers, his hard work and energizer bunny-like energy help generate a lot of chances. It seems that his gas tank never runs empty as well, as he’s noticeably outhustling everyone each and every shift." Full article here Date of Birth Feb 23, 2000 Position C Age 23 Height 5'10" / 178 cm Place of Birth Fort St. John, BC, CAN Weight 192 lbs / 87 kg Nation Canada Shoots L Youth Team Fort St. John MHA Contract 24/25 Cap Hit $870,000 Powered by https://youtube.com/watch?v=FVuYZcj0izc&si=gHSNVKS2MXKlp4hp Edited October 20, 2023 by sashimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 One of my favourite players to watch in Abby. Given his age, I'm not sure how much NHL time he'll ever get, but he's an energetic player to watch in Abby and has skill and speed to burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeneedLumme Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 HIs productivity certainly seems to be continuing to consistently improve every year. If he keeps it up, we could see him in the Vancouver lineup at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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