RW Michael Brandsegg-Nygard - Mora IK J20, J20 Nationell (2024, 15th, DET)

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Reminds me a fair bit of Silfverberg

Think that's a good comparable as far as playstyle and realistic potential

He hits a lot harder and shoots a lot harder.

 

[Hale The Villain]

He hits a lot harder and shoots a lot harder.

Silfverberg's release was quicker, which isn't a slight on MBN, as his release on his wrist/snap shot was arguably the fastest in the league.

If MBN develops into a Silfverberg-type top 6 two-way winger capable of getting around 50P and some Selke votes the Wings should be very pleased with the selection.

By no means is that a guaranteed outcome or one that should be considered disappointing.

 

[Michael Farkas]

Do you think he can play on a top line, as a complement to a Hughes-Bratt type duo?

I was thinking he could do it, he'd obviously bring in a lot in terms of winning pucks back and being able to finish. That's largely why I had him around #7. But I didn't see him that high anywhere else. Your hockeyprospect colleagues put MBN at #16, where most folks had him. It seems most people have him locked in as a third line type of guy.

It's always difficult to project "third wheel" guys. I'm a big believer in forward duos - as entire lines are really difficult to put together and keep together. I don't think MBN is a "duo" guy, but could he slide in as a third wheel with a very talented duo? I do. The key for this isn't always about the player himself, it's about the complementary skills.

So, if a duo doesn't have a mid-range shooter, a puck retriever, an element of sandpaper, etc. - MBN could very well be your guy there. Does that make him a true top line player? I'm not so sure about that. But if he's a guy that we find out doesn't see a lot of plays die with him, then maybe he slides up the depth chart.

He's not untalented. There is a projecable skill set here. I think he'll relatively, ugh, safely become a plus player in a bottom six. He can fail down and hang on. But if his technicals continue to progress, we've seen some guys - categorically - make it work like this...Alexandre Burrows, Mike Knuble, you name it...I think it's a really good question to ask with this type of player.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

It's always difficult to project "third wheel" guys. I'm a big believer in forward duos - as entire lines are really difficult to put together and keep together. I don't think MBN is a "duo" guy, but could he slide in as a third wheel with a very talented duo? I do. The key for this isn't always about the player himself, it's about the complementary skills.

So, if a duo doesn't have a mid-range shooter, a puck retriever, an element of sandpaper, etc. - MBN could very well be your guy there. Does that make him a true top line player? I'm not so sure about that. But if he's a guy that we find out doesn't see a lot of plays die with him, then maybe he slides up the depth chart.

He's not untalented. There is a projecable skill set here. I think he'll relatively, ugh, safely become a plus player in a bottom six. He can fail down and hang on. But if his technicals continue to progress, we've seen some guys - categorically - make it work like this...Alexandre Burrows, Mike Knuble, you name it...I think it's a really good question to ask with this type of player.

So like Zach Hyman?

 

[Michael Farkas]

Conceptually, yes. Stylistically, I'm not so sure. Not that they're necessarily worlds apart. But I try to be pretty particular about stylistic comparisons. I think MBN has better wheels and better mid range shooting and a larger puck control window, among other things vs Hyman.

 

[majormajor]

So like Zach Hyman?

Hyman was the perfect example of a good third wheel and he had to go and ruin it by becoming a 50 goal scorer.

 

[Guadana]

Of course Nygard is great in his game. Some teams will regret about their decision.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

1 goal in 7 games after returning to Skellefteå in the SHL.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

2 goals 3 assists in his last 7 games. Wicked shot just below had him inches from another goal. He's an absolute physical force out there and he's only just turned 19

Also the undisputed king of reverse hits. If it was a stat he would have one per game at least

 

[Pavels Dog]

Last ~5-6 games or so I'd say he's probably been Skellefteå's best forward overall.