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Canucks: 3 reasons why Nils Hoglander will make the jump to the NHL

By Brayden Ursel

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 22: Nils Hoglander react after being selected 40th overall by the Vancouver Canucks during the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 22: Nils Hoglander react after being selected 40th overall by the Vancouver Canucks during the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Nils Hoglander on draft day. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Nils Hoglander on draft day. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Vancouver Canucks prospect Nils Hoglander has been making moves overseas. Here are three reasons why he is ready to make the jump into the NHL.

How Swede it is to have moves like Nils Hoglander.

The Vancouver Canucks‘ 40th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft is playing some exciting hockey right now. Currently, on a loan with Rogle BK of the Swedish Hockey League, Hoglander is sharpening his skills in preparation for his first NHL training camp in hopes of locking down a roster spot.

The SHL has kept him busy. Through 19 games, Hoglander has racked up four goals and eight assists for a total of 12 points. His consistent point scoring has been a big part of the team’s winning season as they hold the top spot in the SHL with an impressive record of 14-0-2-4.

But now that an NHL season is starting to take shape, Rogle will miss the point production that Hoglander can provide. His loan expires on December 12th and it’s likely that the young Swede catches the first flight back to Vancouver as he’ll need to quarantine for 14-days under Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions.

With the rumoured NHL start date happening right around mid-January, it’s essential that Hoglander makes his move to Canada’s west coast sooner than later. Either way, he’ll be there and he’ll be ready to report for training camp along with the rest of the Canucks’ hopefuls. Let’s dive into three reasons why he could make the team.

Hoglander is a magician with his stick

The 19-year-old Rogle winger is up to his usual tricks once again. That’s right, the creative playmaker recently attempted another one of those crazy jaw-dropping lacrosse goals. He didn’t get the finish the move deserved, however, it was a sight to see nonetheless, as Hoglander is still finding new ways in approaching how to pull off such an unbelievable move.

He’s accomplished such feats on the world stage, he’s done it in the SHL, but this one was something else entirely. The left-handed winger won a battle along the boards in the left corner before walking the goal line. With time and space on his offside in terms of the lacrosse goal, instead of going around the back of the net, Hoglander elected to cut short side. It was creative, it was different, and it almost worked. Check it out below!

https://twitter.com/ChrisFaber39/status/1335644757372981248

Chris Faber is right, the kid is a freak! And to add to that, he’s extremely creative and he has incredible skill with a hockey stick. He’s doing things in the SHL that players don’t even dare to attempt at the NHL level. Here’s another insane goal! This one literally just happened! How can you say no to this!? He’s got skills for days!

https://twitter.com/ChrisFaber39/status/1337113272546283520

Despite his size, he has an attitude about him that screams, “never give up”. That same attitude can be seen in all aspects of how he plays hockey. He’s unafraid to try new things and failing doesn’t seem to intimidate him at all. His relentless work ethic is the driving force of his creative style and it’s something the Canucks could benefit from by having in their lineup.

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