Edmonton Recalls Robert Nilsson
By: Import User
Updated: March 14, 2007
The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Robert Nilsson fromt the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, it was announced on Wednesday. Nilsson was acquired by the Oilers from the New York Islanders, along with Ryan O’Mara and a first round choice in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, for Ryan Smyth on February 27. He was subsequently assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, where he recorded 10 points (1+9) in seven games with the Penguins. Currently in his second pro season, Nilsson was leading the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) in scoring with 45 points (12+33) through 50 games at the time of the trade. He led the Islanders affiliate in assists and was fifth in goals. Nilsson has combined for 55 points (13+42) in 57 games with the Sound Tigers and Penguins this season, and is fifth in the AHL in assists. | |
The 5’11”, 185 pound forward made his professional debut in 2005-06, splitting the season between the Islanders and Bridgeport. He scored 20 points (6+14) with 26 PIM in 53 games with New York in his NHL rookie season, and 28 points (8+20) in 29 games with Bridgeport. The 22-year-old played three seasons in Europe with Lkesands, Hammarby and Djurgardens IF in Sweden, and Fribourg-Gotteronn of Switzerland. He was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2003 Entry Draft by the Islanders. Group and individual tickets for all Penguins home games are on sale now. Individual tickets are available at all TicketMaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com, and at the Wachovia Arena Box Office. Group tickets and other special offers are available through the Penguins Team Store, or by calling 570-208-7367 | |
