A highlight reel goal at the World Junior Championships, elite vision and playmaking, and timely goals were what stood out among Vancouver Canucks prospects this past week.
1. Nils Hoglander
Undoubtedly, the Vancouver prospect that has created the most excitement since being drafted is Nils Hoglander. His highlight package is jaw-dropping and one that needs to be watched repeatedly while uttering the words, ” how did he do that? ” Well this week, Hoglander pulled off another such move.
With Sweden trailing their arch-rival Finland 1-0 early in the second period, ” the Hoglander ” was executed to perfection to even the game at 1-1.