Player's Profile
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- Name: Patrik Nemeth
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 212 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-02-08
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
- Acquired: 2nd Round (41st Overall), 2010
- Playing In: Europe
Patrik Nemeth
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Split time between AIK's J18 and J20 junior squads. In 16 games for the J18 Elit team, Nemeth scored 2 goals and added 6 assists for 8 points. He added 51 penalty minutes to his offensive totals. At the J18 Allsvensken, Nemeth netted 1 goal and added 4 assists for 5 points while picking up 72 penalty minutes. He also 4 playoff games for this squad, scoring 1 goal and adding 29 penalty minutes. For the J20 SuperElit squad, Nemeth played in 19 games, picking up no points and 43 penalty minutes.
2009-10: Nemeth split time between AIK's J20 squad and the Allsvensekn squad. In 38 junior games, Nemeth netted 1 goal and 19 assists for 20 points while racking up 120 penalty minutes. In 5 playoff games for that squad, he scored 1 goal and added 2 assists for 3 points. In 16 games for the Allsvensken squad, Nemeth picked up 3 assists. He registered no points in 3 playoff games. Nemeth was named to Sweden's U-18 WJC squad, picking up 2 assists and 8 penalty minutes in 6 games.
2010-11: Despite being a 2nd round pick in 2010 NHL Draft, Nemeth wasn’t expected to garner a ton of work in the Elitserien and was projected to perhaps spend some time back in the J20 Super Elit league. However, Nemeth was largely impressive from the get-go and garnered top-four minutes on the Elitserien club AIK. He also represented Sweden at the World Junior Championships stage. Nemeth has progressed very well as a defensive blueliner and will seek an expanded role on AIK next season.
Talent Analysis
Big defensive blueliner that has very good acceleration. Has a strong first step and a wide skating stride – only average top speed. Can make a fine outlet pass but is not much of an offensive threat. He does like to come charging down the slot to try to pick up loose change if the situation calls for it. Can be a little clumsy with the puck in his own end at times which leads to problems. Could stand to improve his awareness. Perhaps he’s focusing more on positioning than hitting now that he’s at a higher level, but he could stand to make better use of his tremendous frame when he becomes more comfortable with his surroundings.
Future
Will return to AIK in 2011-12.
Potential: 2nd pairing defensive defenseman, like Nicklas Grossman.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 1st 2011
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