Player's Profile
- Name: Nick Oslund
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-11-15
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Burnsville, Minnesota
- Acquired: 7th round (#191 overall), 2006 by Detroit
- Playing In: NCAA
Nick Oslund
Prospect Grade: 5.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
History
The Burnsville High School star left wing was the first of two Detroit seventh round picks and 191st overall. Oslund posted 22 goals and 29 assists in 25 games for 51 points for the Minnesota high school, was a finalist for the state's �Mr. Hockey� award.
Talent Analysis
The 6'3, 195 lb forward loves to hit and has the size to make it hurt. Oslund has skill to add to the mix as well. Though he is still a raw talent, and needs to work on stick skills and puck control, his skating is excellent and his size and competitive nature make a formidable opponent.
Oslund is a raw talent and the Red Wings consider him a long-term project. He is a punishing forward and is strong and quick on his skates. Oslund is a potential third or fourth line role player in the NHL.
Future
He recently committing to a scholarship opportunity at St. Cloud State, giving Detroit until 2011 to sign him.
Oslund will not be joining St. Cloud State in 2006-07, but has been placed on the protected players list of the Tri-City Storm of the USHL along with several other 2006 picks.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 12th 2007
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