Born: | March 1, 1978 | Draft: | 1996 Panthers 20th Overall |
Hometown: | Bålsta, Sweden | Position: | Left Wing |
Known For: | World Championship Silver Medal | Shoots/Catches: | Right |
National Team: | Sweden | Current Status: | Retired |
Marcus Rolf Börje Nilson (born March 1, 1978) is a former Swedish professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames. Nilson was drafted in the first round, 20th overall, by the Panthers in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft.
Marcus Nilson Statistics
Trade Tracker
Date | Traded From | Traded To | Traded For |
Mar. 8, 2004 | Second-Round Pick 2004 (David Booth) |
Deeper Dive
- A Look At Calgary’s Love Affair with Sweden
- 11 of the 2004 Calgary Flames Are Still Playing
- Shades of 2004: The Flames Impress in the Playoffs
- Power-Ranking Every Florida Panthers Entry Draft
- 30 Seasons of the Calgary Flames – Part Three (2000-01 to 2010-11)
- NHL Draft History – 20th Pick Overall
- THW’s Massive List of Former NHLers Playing Overseas
Achievements
- U18 EJC Bronze Medal (1995, 1996)
- U18 EJC Best Forward (1996)
- U20 WJC Silver Medal (1996)
- Elitserien SM Silver Medal (1998, 2010)
- World Championship Silver Medal (2003)
- World Championship Bronze Medal (2009, 2010)
- Eliterserien All-Star Team (2010)