Douglas Nilsson (G, L, 6’4″, 187, Farjestad BK J20, 03/28/2008) Douglas Nilsson is a 6’4′, 187-pound left-catching goaltender with NHL-caliber size and a mixed statistical profile across multiple levels in 2025/26, showing flashes of upside but lacking consistency and polish required to project confidently to the NHL. At the U20 level (14 GP, 3.16 GAA, .889 SV%), his performance is below draftable threshold, particularly when considering his workload (28 shots against per game) and inability to consistently outperform expected outcomes, simply he is giving up more than he should at that level. However, his results at lower levels (U18 Nationell: .910 SV%, U18 Region: .958 SV%) and internationally (.915 SV% with Sweden U18) clearly show his baseline ability and tracking are not fundamentally flawed, but rather inconsistent against stronger pace and execution. His size allows him to cover the net effectively when he is set, and he shows composure in structured situations, but his game breaks down when plays become lateral or second-effort, and I feel this is a trend that is consistent with many young tall developing goaltenders. His rebound control is inconsistent, with pucks leaking into the backside of the crease, and his movement patterns lack efficiency, particularly on east-west plays where he is still developing lateral quickness which creates holes when he is generating momentum to explode laterally. His puck play is a work in progress, but I feel this is a skill that can be developed through hard offseason work. While his raw tools (size, reach, and flashes of elite tracking) are NHL-aligned, his inconsistency across levels, particularly at U20, raises questions about his ability to handle increased pace and traffic. Overall, Nilsson profiles as a developmental goaltender with upside tied to his frame and foundational tracking ability, but his current inconsistency, technical inefficiencies, and lack of above-average performance at his top level make him a risky selection; I would not recommend drafting him early, but he could be considered as a 6’4′ fourth-round long-term development project, with the understanding that he is unlikely to reach NHL readiness within a 4-6 year window.