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NY Islanders 2nd round pick Danny Nelson emulates his game after Leon Draisaitl
By Michael Stahurski|Jul 1, 2023
2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft – Rounds 2-7
2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft – Rounds 2-7 | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages
There seems to be a lot of excitement surrounding the NY Islanders’ second-round selection Danny Nelson. Projected as a potential first-round pick, the 6’3″ center out of Maple Grove, Minnesota, spent the last two seasons playing with the USNTDP, developing into the player he is today. Born August 3, 2005, Nelson was one of the draft’s youngest players, as the eligibility cut-off date is September 15.
Nelson is a powerful two-way center who uses his body to shield the puck and barge into difficult spaces looking for ways to score. He spent time playing defense in high school, leaving many to wonder if he could be seen as a potential defenseman in the NHL, but that was quickly shot down.
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