Eric Nilson
Eric Nilson is a Swedish-Canadian professional ice hockey centre for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League. He was drafted 45th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2025 NHL entry draft.
Playing career
Initially ranked as a fourth or fifth round prospect by NHL Central Scouting Bureau ahead of the 2025 NHL entry draft, Nilson rose to the sixth-ranked European skater in their midterm rankings.International play
Nilson represented Sweden at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Entering the bronze medal match pointless at the event, he recorded an assist and a hat-trick to help Sweden secure bronze.In December 2025, he was selected to represent Sweden at the 2026 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He recorded one goal and two assists in seven games and won a gold medal. This was Sweden's first gold medal at the IIHF World Junior Championship since 2012.