Prospect Info: 9OA: Nate Danielson

[Our Lady Peace]

Who is Danielson playing on a line with most nights? It sucks we don’t have Hirose in GR anymore, I feel like he would be an ideal linemate for some of these young guys.

I am starting to get a little concerned when it comes to the conversion of scoring chances with Danielson. He didn’t bury his chances at a great rate in the W last year either, if we’re being honest.

But that said this is his first season in the AHL and he hasn’t even played a full season yet. From an eye test perspective I have never thought his shot was lacking.

Watson has been on his RW over 90% of games this year. LW has mostly been Snively, some of Soderblom, and has now been Shine for about a handful of games

Watson is not a good fit anymore, and hasn't been for 2 months IMO. Danielson can't carry around slow players unless they have the scoring touch of Corey Perry. Love what he's done for Elmer and Nate this year, but he needs to be with veterans like Snively and Dries. Shine works well with Danielson, has quick feet and hands and they work well in transition, backing off defenses. Mazur also works with Danielson much like Shine does and Mazur has even better scoring capability too

Danielson thankfully has shown an increasing willingness to shoot, especially in 2025, evidenced by 89 shots in 48 games. 44 shots in 17 games in 2025. He's shown an ability to get to high danger areas and around the net for his shot attempts. Unluckiness or bad finishing, whatever you wanna call it, has definitely plagued him. I've been pleased to see him shooting more and working in that side of his game

 

[Hazy Little Thing]

Got a garbage goal tonight. Needed that